Red Breasted Sap Sucker

[Elaine]

These pretty birds seem to really like one tree in particular in our yard. The lower trunk is black from all the sap running down from all the little holes they drill. I don't have a "birding" lens, so I got as close as I could with my 70-200 f/4 L IS before it scooted away from me.

http://elaine.heasley.net/About-Me/Pieces-of-Me-part-37/bird-6223/800375470_sUKz7-XL.jpg

[DsrtVW]

Looks like you got plenty close enough. 70-200mm is a good tool for that. Just have to work a little harder.
I have tried to get one of these guys and not been successful. My hat is off to you.

[deb22]

WOW!!! That is very good detail for that lens.:clap I LOVE that background it compliments the bird wonderfully.We don't even get those up here in northern Alberta, this is my first time viewing this pretty bird.:cry THANKS FOR THE PEEK.http://wildalberta.smugmug.com

[Harryb]

Very nice capture, good details, comp and color. :clap The eyes standout and there's some nice catch light in it also.

[Elaine]

Hey, thanks, all! Really appreciate the comments!

[fool4thecity]

They don't stay still too long. Nice capture!