The Red Headed Stranger

[Mousetoescamper]

Male red-bellied woodpecker. The photo was taken at my former home in 2014. Not a recent shot, but it fits the season. He came to one of my suet feeders while I was photographing the usual cast of characters: Carolina wrens, juncos, cardinals, white-throated sparrows. A fresh suet cake didn't last for long when he went at it with that formidable beak. I couldn't get a good shot him while he was swinging from the feeder with his face turned away from the lens. Finally he lighted on a branch and sat pretty for a few seconds.

[niyad]

1. pretty baby.

[Mousetoescamper]

5. He is.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Beautiful photo!

I see these colorful birds at my suet feeder year round and they are such a treat to watch.

This one almost looks as if he has fur instead of feathers. Neat!

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Thanks!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. It's as though he's saying "I'm ready for my close-up!"

It's a great shot, my dear Mousetoescamper.

Thank you for sharing it.

And it is perfect for the season.

[Mousetoescamper]

6. Thanks!

[The Wizard]

7. There's a nest nearby.

They're always in our yard

[Mousetoescamper]

8. Flickers were often on the ground looking for insects in my yard. I live in

a city now and don't see as many species.

[Callalily]

9. Great photo.

We have red-headed woodpeckers come to our suet feeder all the time. They are fun to watch as well as all the other birds that come around and use the feeders.

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Thanks! I've sighted only a few red-headeds over the years. You're fortunate

to have them at your feeder! This fellow's a red-bellied. The title is in reference to the Willie Nelson song and album.

[George McGovern]

11. Great shot Mousetoescamper!!

[Mousetoescamper]

12. Thanks!

[Mousetoescamper]

13. Thanks!