RED-HEADED WOODPECKER

Found this guy hanging around in the woods behind the house this morning. It’s not that often we get to see such a beautiful bird in this area.
Wayne

Oh my that is stunning.

Agree with Flo and you, fantastic shot as well, Well done indeed!

I am beaucoup envious of this shot of one of my favorite, seldom seen species; well done, indeed.
Al

Wow. Gorgeous shot

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. I was installing several owl boxes hoping to entice a pair of barred owls which have been hanging around. That’s when I saw the redhead working the trees. Ran got the camera, took the photo.

Very nice picture of a very interesting bird good job

They really are gorgeous Great job

That is stunning!! Good luck with the 'owls'

Great shot Wayne. One of my favorite Woodpeckers.

The bird, the light, the comp. wonderful.
Rex

Thanks again for the kind words.
Now if I can just muster enough courage to climb the 24-foot ladder to mount the boxes, maybe I’ll be lucky enough to capture my target owls.
Wish me luck; at 73, I’ll need it.
Wayne

Gorgeous shot....good luck with the climb.

Great looking Woody.

Beauty shot, Wayne, and you were close too!

Let us know how you make out with the owl boxes. Fear of heights is keeping me from putting one up I hear them around at night, so I suspect I'd be able to attract them with a nice new home.