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tupe
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 19:04
with a wild "do." A female red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus).

http://typelogic.com/photos/frbw.jpg

She decided the new feeder was better.

http://typelogic.com/photos/frbw2.jpg

Here's a shot of the male for comparison.

http://typelogic.com/photos/rbw.jpg
BrandonSi
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 19:08
I love crazy lookin birds ;) What was your ISO on those? Just curious, the background looked a bit noisy to me, maybe a run through neatimage or something similar might help out.
tupe
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 19:14
I love crazy lookin birds ;) What was your ISO on those? Just curious, the background looked a bit noisy to me, maybe a run through neatimage or something similar might help out.200 - a bit much for my modest camera.
cfcRebel
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 19:31
Nice shots of Mr & Mrs. ;)
wolverinesr1
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 19:41
yes nice shots indeed.kind of funny watching them hang on by their nails while they are eating.but it looks like they dont mind
tupe
17th of May 2005 (Tue), 21:46
Nice shots of Mr & Mrs. ;) Thanks cfc.yes nice shots indeed.kind of funny watching them hang on by their nails while they are eating.but it looks like they dont mindThanks Jeff. I'm sure the round feeder is easier for them with those large beaks (doesn't he have a mouthful):). From watching these and the downy, woodpeckers seem more comfortable hanging on than perching.