Hairy Woodpecker
Jan 17, 2021 05:12:03 #
Jan 17, 2021 06:57:10 #
Jan 17, 2021 07:04:53 #
Very difficult to successfully catch these little guys in flight. You got 'em!
Jan 17, 2021 08:36:32 #
Nice shot! It is quite difficult to tell Harries from the Downies without carefully observing the beak size.
Jan 17, 2021 10:12:20 #
DaveO wrote:
Nice shot! It is quite difficult to tell Harries from the Downies without carefully observing the beak size.
The most positive way to distinguish between them is the under side tail feathers...Hairy's are completely white and Downy have horizontal bars.
Of course its not possible to see them at times, so size and beak length are the only indicators. In this image its clear.
Once I shot a Downy in the rain with wet feathers around the beak and I could have sworn it was a hairy.
Jan 17, 2021 11:57:31 #
joer wrote:
The most positive way to distinguish between them is the under side tail feathers...Hairy's are completely white and Downy have horizontal bars.
Of course its not possible to see them at times, so size and beak length are the only indicators. In this image its clear.
Once I shot a Downy in the rain with wet feathers around the beak and I could have sworn it was a hairy.
Of course its not possible to see them at times, so size and beak length are the only indicators. In this image its clear.
Once I shot a Downy in the rain with wet feathers around the beak and I could have sworn it was a hairy.
My aging eyes do not always co-operate, particularly with viewing the underside so I am at the mercy of a descent shot. I see them occasionally, but we are inundated with the Downy and I keep waiting!Jan 18, 2021 05:39:19 #
Jan 18, 2021 08:42:58 #
Excellent capture with a perfect angle on the underside of the bird, great lighting, nice catchlight in the eye and nicely blurred background. Exceptionally well done! I love the wing spread.
Jan 18, 2021 10:37:00 #
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Jan 18, 2021 14:14:44 #
Excellent, Joe⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome shot showing gorgeous markings💕
Jan 18, 2021 14:17:54 #
Jan 18, 2021 18:09:59 #
Wonderful shot, Joe. He was probably moving very fast which makes it quite a feat!
Jan 22, 2021 06:54:08 #
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