Black-backed Woodpecker & Wilson's Snipe

We went looking for Black-backed Woodpecker nests, in an area where we had seen them earlier this spring. We didn't find a nest, but did see five of this uncommon species. We also picked up a cooperative Wilson's Snipe on the way in.

Well done and a pleasure to view.....

Two sweet shots Al. I have never seen a black backed WP before. TFS these beauties.

Great shots Al. Beauties.

JimLittle wrote in post #18038996
Well done and a pleasure to view.....

TedEllis wrote in post #18039157
Two sweet shots Al. I have never seen a black backed WP before. TFS these beauties.

Peter2516 wrote in post #18039842
Great shots Al. Beauties.

Thank you guys for your kind comments; I appreciate your commenting.

#1 is especially good Al.

Very nice Al, I love the king of the stump pose that snipe is striking. Can't wail to get back in the field myself. In the mean time thanks for the fix

These are awesome Al, but I want to see more...especially of the Black Backed Woodpecker! I would love to see one of them one day!

Fantastic captures!

Red Dexs wrote in post #18041971
#1 is especially good Al.

CaptBob wrote in post #18042976
Very nice Al, I love the king of the stump pose that snipe is striking. Can't wail to get back in the field myself. In the mean time thanks for the fix

SJC from VT wrote in post #18043489
These are awesome Al, but I want to see more...especially of the Black Backed Woodpecker! I would love to see one of them one day!

butterfly2937 wrote in post #18043500
Fantastic captures!

Thank you all for your kind comments; I appreciate your taking the time. As for seeing more black-backs, my birding buddy went back to the same area a few days after this photo was taken and thinks she has an active nest spotted. We found it earlier this spring, but no additional work had been done on it. When she saw it again, the male was actively excavating and so we are hopeful. If it continues to materialize, we'll have a ring side seat as the cavity can be photographed from a nearby roadway, right from the vehicle.

Beautiful captures Allan.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #18044018
Beautiful captures Allan.

Thank you kindly, Lester.

Beautiful shots both, Al! Love the black backed woodpecker, I've also never seen one of those myself. You have a knack for getting these shots in absolutely perfect settings.

Outstanding shots Al, you got that 'over the shoulder look' pose, just perfection

Wallace River wrote in post #18044756
Beautiful shots both, Al! Love the black backed woodpecker, I've also never seen one of those myself. You have a knack for getting these shots in absolutely perfect settings.

Thank you, Ian. Your comments are very kind and I appreciate them.

jodelak wrote in post #18045087
Outstanding shots Al, you got that 'over the shoulder look' pose, just perfection

Thank you very much for commenting.