Red-headed Woodpecker
I last shared a photo of a Red-bellied Woodpecker, this post shares another woodpecker species, the Red-headed Woodpecker.
Whew, time flies when things get crazy busy, leaving you no time for hobbies. I’ve missed posting, and I’ve missed your blogs! Getting home a month later than planned due to the pandemic, we had much to do, crammed in half the time left, before departing for a preplanned June trip.
Whew again. We are now in Indiana for our scheduled warranty work appointment on our RV.
As soon as we arrived, I immediately saw a beautiful Red-headed Woodpecker making its rounds on the trees around us at the campground. It didn’t take long to get a couple nice photos of it.
Red-headed Woodpecker
Red-headed Woodpecker hopping up the tree with its larvae snack
Hmmmm…..wonder what other birds and wildlife I’ll be finding in Indiana for the next few weeks while here? 😉
Photos by Donna 
A lovely looking bird, Donna. I am always fascinated to see how the woodpeckers just seem to stick to the tree bark with no effort and no glue. 😅
Thank you, Sylvia, they are striking. They do have some great claw tree-grippers, don’t they! 😉
Nice photo
Thank you!
What a beautiful bird! And so well photographed – suddenly I want to be out birding!
Thank you, Don! They are teasing me out the window this morning! 😉
Stunning captures for this beautiful woodpecker!
Thank you, Hien!
What a pretty bird! Might have been waiting for you 😀
Thank you, Indira, a wonderful thought to think! I’ll take it!! 😊
Great images! Happy trails and birding!
Thank you, Jane!
Beautiful images Donna! Beautiful images with smooth backgrounds!
Thank you, Reed!
Oh, your images of it are stunning! I hope you find lots of neat birds to photograph while there!
Thank you, Deborah, you know I’ll be looking! 😉
That’s my favorite woodpecker. I used to have them nesting in my backyard but no more. Great shots, Donna. 🙂
Thank you, HJ! This is my favorite woodpecker too. I hope someday they return to your backyard, what an awesome bird to watch breed and bring up a family! 🙂
Glad to hear you’re back safe and sound! These shots of the red headed woodpecker are fantastic, Donna! What a beauty. This is one woodpecker I have yet to see “in person“ ☺️I am sure you will enjoy the northern woods and the many birds ‘back home’!
Thank you much, Carol, I love that bright red head, it just shines in the sunlight. I hope one day you get to, they are strikingly elegant, and my favorite woodpecker. 🙂
Very nice Donna! Nice detail and colour. 😊
Thank you, Belinda! Today they weren’t so cooperative, keeping their distance, lol. But that was okay, I was thrilled with their welcoming visit the first day! 😊
I wish I had some red hair. LOL! That is some serious red.
So, you drove your RV all the way to Indiana?
In the sunlight, it is stunning! I’m thinking I’ve seen a person or two with this color hair LOL
Well, I didn’t drive but hubby did, yes. About 650 miles, took us two easy days.
I bet it is. Iridecense?
I had a red tint to my dark hair as a kid. That’s gone. I can make it ginger-cat orange with some HP. LOL!
Wow. I would SO love an RV. Is it drivable or do you pull it?
We have a motorhome, so we drive it, meaning Rick drives it. I am the navigator. 🙂
LOL! That’s great!
Such an elegant woodpecker…great photos, Donna.
Thank you, Jet, they are strikingly elegant! 🙂
Beautiful captures, Donna! I’ve only seen one in person my whole life. Sadly, this species is in decline due to habitat loss. It’s nice to see a photo of one.
Thank you, Eliza! They are quite handsome! It’s a shame to see a decline…. 😦
Beautiful bird well captured Donna, it is always a bonus when they have prey in their mouth.
Thank you, Ashley! I agree!!
So cool! That would be great, if you see some wildlife you usually don’t see in your state.
Thank you, Tanja! I’m up for the challenge!! 😊
I like that light green background Donna! Keep on rollin…..
Thank you, Wayne! Will do….. 😊
Beautiful capture of what I’ve found to be an elusive bird…always high in a tree and zipping around to the back side. Enjoy your travels, Donna!
You described their action exactly! It took me a couple days of just hanging out and waiting and listening. Thank you much, Ellen!
What a beauty. Welcome back. Birds find you wherever you go. 🙂
Thank you, Lisa, yes they do. We just need to stop, look and listen! 😊
Hello Donna,
Very happy to see a new post from you. I agree, what a beautiful bird. The rich, deep red is stunning. I hope you are staying safe, healthy and well 🙂
Thank you, Takami! That red head is such a gorgeous red, just unbelievable almost! We are well here, I pray all is well and safe with you and yours!
Gorgeous, Donna!
Thank you, Jane!
Nice photo of a red head woodpecker! We have in an aspen a woodpecker net with some chick. They tweets all day long and it sounds like couple of firealarms! They keep their parents busy…
Thank you, Minna! The babies do keep their parents so busy! I love your description, they sounding like fire alarms! So perfect!! 😊
The close-up shots of the woodpecker show off many details. Safe travels to you and your family.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic captures. Happy trails to you!!! Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you very much, Gunta! You both too!!
Nice photos
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Thank you, and I will!