It started off rainy yesterday morning, but later on, I was delighted to take images of female and male Downy Woodpeckers from the comfort of Steve’s deck.
Spring female Downy Woodpecker – Nikon D500, f6.3, 1/250, ISO 1600, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I was over the moon while taking this photo of the female Downy Woodpecker because most of the time I have males in my viewfinder. The males are gorgeous, but I think the females are too.
This female woodpecker landed on this branch and posed briefly before she moved up to the suet feeder. Even though it was cloudy, I still had enough light to capture the images I wanted of her.
Spring male Downy Woodpecker – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 1600, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Forty minutes later, a male Downy Woodpecker landed on the same branch, in almost the exact same spot. You can see three holes on the branch in both images.
The male woodpecker seemed to be on alert for something, but I couldn’t see what he was looking at. I’m simply happy he graced us with his presence long enough for both Steve and I to get photos of him.
Since I adore Downy Woodpeckers, I’m very happy that I took both of these photos.
I am taking so many photos here of many different birds, animals, and insects that I might have to do two posts a day just to keep up with them all!
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Downy Woodpecker photos plus facts and information about this species.
Beautiful photos! I am lucky to have them in my yard regularly. I was just watching two males fight this morning in the cherry tree. They chased each other around and around as they climbed up the big branch while calling a war cry!
Beautiful shots Mia, I wish we had them in Utah!
Beyond beautiful. I am very happy for you.