Lewis's Woodpecker Again

My Lewis's Woodpeckers showed up again yesterday. There were actually three of them getting frisky. I think it was two males viying for the attention of this little lady.

This is a gorgeous woodpecker and beautiful shots of her also.

Great pictures Clay! I like the beautiful pinkish red color on her belly.

Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird.

Wow! What a stunning looking bird. Great photos.

Excellent shots of a stunning bird.

Simply really really nice!!! If you find you have too many of these birds around you can send a couple my way.

Mike

Wow, excellent. I'd wow for her attention myself

Thanks all. She is a cutie, and she seemed to enjoy watching the boys fight over her!

Nice! Who is Lewis and why does he get his/her own woodpecker?

Because he was one of "Lewis and Clark!" Is that not enough?

The Lewis's Woodpecker, Melanerpes lewis, is a large North American species of woodpecker which was named for Meriwether Lewis, one of the explorers who surveyed the areas bought by the United States of America during the Louisiana Purchase.

http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/Lewis%27s_Woodp​ecker

That would be Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark expedition fame. He documented and named the bird during the expedition. You beat me to it Kenny. You must type faster than me!

mayt444 wrote in post #7900973
That would be Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark expedition fame. He documented and named the bird during the expedition.

Thanks! Wish I could get a bird named after me. Hmm, Bob's Duck. Not very catchy.

mayt444 wrote in post #7900973
That would be Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark expedition fame. He documented and named the bird during the expedition. You beat me to it Kenny. You must type faster than me!

No problem. I didn't know myself til I googled it and got a nice surprise.