Red-bellied Woodpecker on a Fence | Photos by Donna

Red-bellied Woodpecker on a Fence

This is a first for me to see a woodpecker resting on a fence, so that adds to my thrill of getting this pretty shot.

Red-bellied Woodpecker (male)

Tags: fence, male, nature, photography, red-bellied woodpecker, spring, wildlife

42 thoughts on “Red-bellied Woodpecker on a Fence”

aussiebirder on 05/25/2020 at 12:41 AM said:

A beautiful bird Donna, looks so good in the light you have captured it in 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:12 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Ashley!
  
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Jane Lurie on 05/25/2020 at 1:16 AM said:

Fantastic shot, Donna. Such a pretty bird and you caught him in a great setting. 😉

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:12 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane!
  
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blhphotoblog on 05/25/2020 at 4:29 AM said:

Great shot Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:13 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Brian!
  
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Indira on 05/25/2020 at 4:40 AM said:

Lovely bokeh here, Donna!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:13 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Indira, it was an added bonus! 🙂
  
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T Ibara Photo on 05/25/2020 at 8:15 AM said:

How pretty! And such a unique moment 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:48 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Takami!
  
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Jane's Heartsong on 05/25/2020 at 8:27 AM said:

Stunning looking, I imagine in real life it is brilliant.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/25/2020 at 8:48 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Jane, it was!
  
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Reed Andariese on 05/25/2020 at 8:39 AM said:

Very Nice Donna! Enjoyed seeing it!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:03 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Reed!
  
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Carol Fordonski on 05/25/2020 at 9:10 AM said:

Love everything about this image…looks like the background was made to showcase him. In fact, want to buy a print. How do I do that?

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:05 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Carol! I was happy with the added background with the little color pops. I’ll contact you by email!
  
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Susan Hale on 05/25/2020 at 10:02 AM said:

It’s always fun to see a red-belied woodpecker. The only time I have seen one in our yard is when one visited our oldest bluebird house and pecked away – presumably looking for bugs. I always wonder why they aren’t called ‘red-headed’ but of course that name is already taken! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:06 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Susan! Goodness, I imagine a woodpecker could quickly destroy a bluebird house. At least he cleaned it up! 🙂
  
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Tanya on 05/25/2020 at 10:36 AM said:

Lovely capture<3

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:06 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Tanya!
  
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creatingmindblog on 05/25/2020 at 12:31 PM said:

Great shot! Yes, the bokeh is really nice!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:07 AM said:
  
  Thank you, I loved that added surprise of the bokeh when I downloaded! 🙂
  
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H.J. for avian101 on 05/25/2020 at 3:27 PM said:

You should never pass the opportunity to photograph a beautiful bird… You’ll never know what you’re going to get! Great shot! 🙂

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:08 AM said:
  
  Thank you, HJ! So very VERY true!! 🙂
  
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The Hinoeuma on 05/25/2020 at 4:01 PM said:

Awesome. It looks like television static.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:08 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Vic!
  
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  - The Hinoeuma on 05/26/2020 at 1:12 PM said:
    
    It’s not often you see them out of the tree they are banging on.
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 05/28/2020 at 9:36 PM said:
      
      😝
      
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Gunta on 05/25/2020 at 9:04 PM said:

Marvelous! Amazing what you find when you’re least expecting it! 😀

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/26/2020 at 8:09 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Gunta! I love these kinds of moments!! 😊
  
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Wally Jones on 05/26/2020 at 12:43 PM said:

Nice pose!
Love seeing birds perching somewhere different than expected.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/28/2020 at 9:35 PM said:
  
  Thank you, and me too, Wally! 🙂
  
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circadianreflections on 05/26/2020 at 1:34 PM said:

What a beauty! I love that over the shoulder look back at you. Lovely timing for you both!

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- bayphotosbydonna on 05/28/2020 at 9:37 PM said:
  
  Thank you, Deborah, I love the shot’s uniqueness too!
  
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denisebushphoto on 06/01/2020 at 4:20 PM said:

That is a pretty shot Donna! I like the fence and bright background since we usually see them on a tree.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/03/2020 at 7:32 AM said:
  
  Thank you, Denise! I liked the unusual shot as well, and the little background color pop was a cool bonus. 🙂
  
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Tanja on 06/02/2020 at 7:11 PM said:

I just wanted to check on you, Donna. Is everything alright? I miss your daily blogs. Stay safe and healthy! 💗

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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/03/2020 at 7:36 AM said:
  
  Hi Tanja, yes all is well! Been SUPER busy….. Finally getting back online with a post this morning and play catch up. 🙂 Thank you for your concern ❤, much appreciated, stay safe and well too!
  
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  - Tanja on 06/03/2020 at 1:57 PM said:
    
    I’m glad to know everything is well. In times like these I wanted to check in and making sure everything is okay. 😉
    
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    - bayphotosbydonna on 06/03/2020 at 3:16 PM said:
      
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Kongo on 06/03/2020 at 9:13 PM said:

Nice photo. Looks like Nattal’s woodpecker (male) with that red head.

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- bayphotosbydonna on 06/03/2020 at 9:20 PM said:
  
  Thank you, I see the similarities!
  
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