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06-FEB-2013 Hank v/d Velde

20130206 150 Black-backed Woodpecker.jpg

Ottawa West

My second posting of the Black-backed Woodpecker that seems to have taken up residence in a recently burned area of forest within the city limits. These Woodpeckers, rather than making large holes in the trees, peel off large areas of bark to uncover insect larvae. This probably explains why they seem to seek out areas of burned forest where the bark may peel off easier. Like in this image, there was extensive evidence of bare patches on the tree trunks throughout the burned area indicative of the Woodpeckers having been hard at work.

Nikon D800 ,AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
1/1250s f/8.0 at 320.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
MarcViskens12-Dec-2016 18:53
Very pretty Hank
John Hamers25-Feb-2013 14:13
Beautiful capture !!V
Dan Greenberg10-Feb-2013 15:56
Thanks for the information about his different behavior. He looks great against that saturated blue sky.
Range View 10-Feb-2013 01:11
Superb capture in this wonderful light Hank.
David.
Len10-Feb-2013 00:08
Have never encountered one,great take and commentary Hank!!!!
Carol Rollins08-Feb-2013 13:21
Beautiful.
Peter Stahl08-Feb-2013 06:31
Awesome find and capture!! :-))
joseantonio08-Feb-2013 05:21
Lovely capture. Thank you for the explanation too...V.
Bryan Murahashi08-Feb-2013 04:59
Fabulous photo, Hank.
Pierre Martin08-Feb-2013 02:54
great find and photo
Jim Coffman08-Feb-2013 02:36
A fine capture of this woodpecker,Hank!
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