Monday, March 4, 2013

Sitting On The Rail of the Deck......

I was surprised to see this female Red-bellied Woodpecker literally 'sitting' on the rail of the deck.
She kept look all around her while she took a little rest.
Satisfied with her surroundings she soon settled on a more comfortable position.
She isn't alone in our little neck of the woods. Mr. Red-belly often comes for suet as well.
Linking to Macro Monday and Wild Bird Wednesday.
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41 comments:

  1. ShoshanaMarch 4, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    That is such a lovely bird!

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  2. ValerieMarch 4, 2013 at 3:37 AM

    Gorgeous captures Carletta - oh to have the flexibility shown with her head swivels!! Thanks for sharing these charming shots.

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  3. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 4, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous Red-bellied, Carletta. I especially love that second one when she has her neck craned around.... ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  4. RedMarch 4, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    A good story about your woodpeckers. Amazing how strong their tails are.

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  5. NancyMarch 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    The first two shots look as though she is sitting on her rump...so cute...Obviously she likes visiting you as she seems very comfortable.....Beautiful photos.....

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  6. KalaMarch 4, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Wonderful images of this beautiful bird, Carletta.

    My favorite one is bottom photo where she is pecking at the suet.

    Happy Macro Monday

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  7. TexWisGirlMarch 4, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    she's just beautiful. :)

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  8. KarenMarch 4, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Oh wow! Isn't she gorgeous. Terrific shots Carletta!

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  9. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Wonderful shots! She's very beautiful.

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  10. Jan n JerMarch 4, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Gorgeous bird. what a thrill to capture on camera

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  11. EG CameraGirlMarch 4, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    One of my favourite birds! She's a beauty.

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  12. NealMarch 4, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Very nice!! You can see she is very alert and suspicious.

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  13. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 5, 2013 at 12:18 AM

    What beautiful shots you have taken of this gorgeous bird! I would love to find one of her feathers! xx

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  14. kayerjMarch 5, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    You have the best kind of visitors :)

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  15. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 5, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Pretty bird!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 5, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    She's so beautiful...in the middle photo, she looks as if she's waiting for you to put out the feed!

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  17. Carole M.March 5, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    a great opportunity for fabulous photos of this beautiful bird Carla

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  18. AmandaMarch 5, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    still find it amazing seeing all the woodpeckers via WBW, it's really made me think about birds around the world and how diverse they are. (we don't have woodpeckers in Australia). funny photo of this one perched on it's bottom!

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  19. mickMarch 5, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Great photos. She's beauty!

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  20. Hootin AnniMarch 5, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Oh I do love these images of the woodpecker. Especially the last one...the lighting that you captured and the brilliance of its crown make the image outstanding!!!

    If you think you're feeling 'old' about your grand child starting school...17 tomorrow for Dillon, but my oldest grandson will be 24 in May!!!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 5, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    she was probably waiting for you to leave so she could start pecking away in private!! :-) great captures!

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  22. eileeninmdMarch 5, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Carletta, nice captures! They are gorgeous couple! Maybe you will see the juveniles too.

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  23. genieMarch 5, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Carletta...Great captures. We are seeing more woodpeckers this year than ever before. Hope we get the BIG snow tonight and they are all out tomorrow when I can go out with the camera. It is SO cold here right now. genie

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  24. Vores haveMarch 6, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    Nice pictures showing of "a small woodpecker." Wish you a good day :) Hanne Bente

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  25. Stewart MMarch 6, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Wonderful birds! I love woodpeckers.

    I never knew that ducks were vain - but after my shots I'm not sure!

    Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  26. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    j'en ai entendu deux hier lors de ma balade en hauteur...

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  27. Phil SladeMarch 6, 2013 at 3:18 AM

    Stunning shots there Carletta - congrats on a job well done.

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  28. GeorgeMarch 6, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    These are marvelous photos of the woodpecker couple.

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  29. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Cute scenario and captures of Miss Red-bellie Carletta.
    I can not tell them apart.

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  30. Mary Howell CromerMarch 6, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Always enjoy seeing images of these chaps. They are quite lovely, but to our natural wood home, they do naughty things when they pair up for breeding, thinking this should be their home too;'(~

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  31. Brian KingMarch 6, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I've never seen a woodpecker sit quite like that. Fantastic shots! We have a pair of them at the feeders and they're among my favorite woodpeckers.

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  32. CarlettaMarch 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Brian, I think you and Nancy are the only two who noticed how unusual she is sitting. I had never seen this before so I was happy I got the shots.

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  33. RajeshMarch 7, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    Very cute bird.

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  34. A Colorful WorldMarch 7, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    So wonderful Carletta!

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  35. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    I love the red-bellied woodpeckers. We had a pair at one time, then I only saw the female for a couple of years. This year, I've seen a male only. You got some great shots.

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  36. i stora dragMarch 8, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    So nice photos of this beautiful bird! Well done, Carletta!
    Greetings Pia

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  37. NatureFootstepMarch 8, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    this is such a lovely woodpecker. You caught them well too. :)

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  38. Wally JonesMarch 9, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Wonderful shots of a beautiful woodpecker!
    I guess she had tired feet from grasping for support all the time and thought she'd try something different!
    This is what makes birding so interesting!

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  39. diane bMarch 11, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Love the red hairdo or is it a crash helmet?

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  40. Pierre BOYERMarch 15, 2013 at 1:05 AM

    Lovely birds pictures...

    Pierre

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  41. RoseMarch 17, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    They are such handsome birds!

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