Even though they are a common bird, Red-bellied Woodpeckers are quite nice looking. I was really challenged by this one at Brazos Bend State Park today while I was trying to record a video of it climbing up the side of a dead tree. Thankfully I tried for a few stills during the process, otherwise I would have totally missed a good opportunity.

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Melanerpes carolinus