Red-bellied woodpecker pair

[dangles]

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Went out to Lake Draper again specifically to look for good birding spots. I found this nesting pair about 30 feet off the main road. I just pulled the Durango off the road a little and waited. The pair would take turns in the nest, while one went out to forage for food or nesting material. In this image the male has just returned with food.

Canon 1D Mark IIN
Canon 300mm with 2x TC
1/250 sec, f/8
Mode: Manual
ISO: 400
Flash exp comp: -1

[dbaker1221]

awesome capture!!:clap

[Maestro]

Very nice capture! The woodpecker peaking out of the hole makes this shot!

[saurora]

Looks like a nature magazine cover! Great shot!!! :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Very nicely done. :thumb

[gildco]

Good work. Beautiful shot and good composition.

[Harryb]

Sweet capture. :clap

[raptorcaptor]

Awesome shot Duane! :thumb