I wasn't going to post this week except I got some great shots of this fellow, who virtually landed in front of me. He was so close that I got no full body shots. I didn't dare reset the lens because photos of these pileateds are hard to come by. You can check out Cornell for more facts, but these fellows are about the size of a crow so you can realize how striking they are. This is a male as evident from his mustache. I'll leave you to watch the slide show by clicking on the photos.
A post to:
I'd Rather be Birding;
Our World Tuesday, and
WBW.
I realized that I didn't mention, and needed to incorporate Bobbi into my post. He is fast becoming a character in his own right. If I didn't get to visit your blog its because of time constraints.
congratulations on the pileated! beautiful, close-in shots!
ReplyDeletesecondly, congratulations on bobbi!!! so glad you have a new dog!
Once again, color me green. I so want to see and photograph just that. What a wonderful series of photos of the woodpecker! You may find me on your doorstep [kidding] so you can show me where you spotted it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new fur baby, Bobbi!! He's mighty handsome!!!!
that pecker has a very colorful head. :)
ReplyDeleteI love these colorful birds even though I've never seen one for myself. You definitely should post more about Bobbi!
ReplyDeleteI have been chasing these guys around for several years and can't get close enough for a blurry far away shot. Lucky you! Would love to see more of Bobbi.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful capture and a great bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous shots of that big woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteBobbi is a beautiful dog. So glad you found each other.
Wow, I would love to see one soon. Nice meeting with Bobbi.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots! Great getting the eye so defined.
ReplyDeleteI'm lucky to have a pair living nearby. I hear them daily but don't always see them. I only average about one photo a year.
Do keep us up to date on Bobbi.
So good to see you blogging again Gary and your new companion growing up nicely. I did not know you lived in seniors' facility. Nice to have other people around who look out for you a bit. Glad you can get out for your long walks again. You have been sorely missed,by me at any rate. I love to see what is going on in your woods. How are your videos coming on?
ReplyDeleteSuper series, and if you click very fast, almost like a Charlie Chaplin movie. love the colours, he must be quite large, and Bobbi, is that a neck warmer, or part of his winter coat/jacket? He is a super boy. So glad to have you back again. Cheers, Jean.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the woodpecker.
ReplyDeletenice to see Bobbi in his turtle-neck sweater looking very handsome! Do you take him out birding with you dressed in red? I'd have thought you might've had him in army-camouflage Gary :) Maybe he bought in the beautiful pileated woodpecker for you - equally as handsome! Great photos, you don't like to fiddle with the camera when they land right close by like this
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Bird and fantastic photogaphs of it.
ReplyDeleteBobbi looks beautiful, love these bird shots and the red head, it's stunning. Thanks for sharing Gary and have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Gary, despite those interefering branches.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the Woodeater, fantastic, and of course there is Boomer.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my all time favourite birds - nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteThe four legged blogger does look like a bit of a charter.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a beauty - the bird and the dog :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight it must have been for you (and Bobby!) to come across this little fellow. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteFantastic capture of this handsome woodpecker, and Bobbi, too, looks darling!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots of the woodpecker and Bobby is very handsome too. Take care!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the cool pileated! Is Bobbi named after someone?
ReplyDeleteAwww - sweet dog. And lovely shots of the woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteLove the dog, of course, your photos are fantastic ~ quite the woodpecker ~ xoxo
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Nice pictures , full of beauty , wonderful bird !
ReplyDeleteIt's always a thrill to see a pileated, and to see one this close -- I'd be over the moon! Great photos.
ReplyDeleteI do love your pics as always, Gary, and what a handsome woodpecker!! He seems to enjoy posing for you!! So glad to see your new dog, Bobbi!! A handsome fellow he is indeed! Good to see you back online!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Fabulous photos Gary! How exciting to be that close to this guy! I have seen Pileateds many times, but have never got a shot of one. Bobbi, looks like and snug in his red coat.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a magnificent looking bird.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to see you back posting after a long winter!
Great photos! Wow, what a lucky sighting. Thanks for the blog visit.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of that woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteA question from me here...Why must this sweet dog have these "things" "belt" around his mouth/nose...
I've been out of touch and hadn't realized Boomer is no longer with you. So very sorry, because I know you were wonderful buddies. Very happy to meet Bobby. He's a lucky dog for sure. As for the Pileated, my heart about doubles its pace whenever I see one. Great photos!
ReplyDelete...thanks for visiting today Gary.
ReplyDeleteAs I stated before, I was green with envy...still am!!
Gary, excellent shots of the Pileated! They can be so tricky to snap photos of! Hope you are well. The pooch looks very smart:)
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome woodpecker - so colorful.
ReplyDeletegreat pics - what a colourful cap he has.
ReplyDeleteAnd lovely to meet Bobby.
Have a great week and thanks for stopping by my blog this week.
What amazing shots. I've never seen a bird like that before. Your patience was amply rewarded. All the best, Bonny
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful photographs of the beautiful bird..thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteNice photos. I agree the Pileated is hard to catch. They just keep moving. I hear when I go hiking around FLA but once I find it - it flies away.
ReplyDeleteNice to get better acquainted with Bobbi. You were lucky (well, that and extremely talented) to get those lovely portraits of the pileated. I have just recently thrown away half a dozen pictures of flashes of red blobs -- basically all I ever have gotten of this guy through the limbs.
ReplyDeleteWow; Fantastic pictures of the pileated woodpecker♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for my absence, I was a bit under the weather since Monday. But slowly getting better♪
Sending you Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Welcome back Gary (and now Bobby). Lovely shots in this post, sometimes the unexpected is far better than a planned effort that doesn't materialise as expected.
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Congrats on your new "Bobbi" He is handsome. Love the Pileated woodpecker shots, well done! I am just catching up after being away. Thank you for sharing your post with Saturday's Critters.. Have a happy day!
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