Thanks. I posted another crop to enlarge for detail.

I heard this guy trying to take down the utility pole by my driveway Tuesday morning. He even waited while I went back for camera then posed nicely and naturally. Cropped.

Pileated Woodpecker


Better Crop?

Fabulous.I have to try harder.

Thank you, Sue.

Just had to post a few from the yard the last two days. The Hummers are numerous and active.
Note one included puffed up guarding 'his' feeder in the rain, even if not real well focused.

Happy Feeding


Guarding 'his' feeder


Same bird as shown Guarding

I felt lucky to see such a nice Knockout Rose.
I am new to posting here and appreciate the response and the kind words.

Thanks

Thanks for the reply. I did not know about the Red challenge. This was shot with a Canon SX50 set on auto. I can't take much credit.
I am still learning, but getting into Priority mode some.

Noticed this flashy Knockout Rose showing off in my front yard recently. They are not so pretty right now. Too hot and dry.

Knockout Rose

Looks like a Water Finch. :>)

Nothing more territorial than a Mocking Bird with a nest
to guard. Will also sing to you at 2AM.
Been known to mimic a car alarm in the wee hours.
But...."It's a sin to kill a Mockingbird".

Wide range all the way to the Gulf. In rural South he is called "Butcher Bird" due to his propensity to make a kill (usually grasshoppers, locusts, lizards, etc.) He catches more than is needed and hangs it out to dry on fences and other spukes until it is needed. Thus 'Butcher Bird'.
Interesting little bird with big attitude. In flight looks like a small Mockingbird due to coloration. They have a distinctive raptor's beak.
Thanks for your welcome and comments, Tom.
Your input is greatly appreciated as I struggle to get the hang of this posting on the Hog site.

John

Thanks Linda. I updated my profile as you suggested.
I have enjoyed your posts for some time.
Shot in front yard.

First post. Trying to get this right?

This beak was not made for cracking seeds.

Shrike