Shy

Another SOOC.

I discovered a series of bird hides just 15 minutes from home. WHY did nobody ever tell me about these?!!! Neil and I had a great afternoon- this is a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker and I've never photographed one before!

[Judith]

Great capture.

[melissa]

Great find! As I'm in America, I don't see this bird, but woodpeckers are my favorite.

[Gerry]

very beautiful close up and a fav

[Jo]

OMG Angela, this is fantastic, I am sooo jealous you saw a woodpecker let along captured it, and so beautifully I might add, instant fav.

[Angela]

@daisyjuds Thanks Judith and thanks for dropping in on my project. Your time is appreciated!

[Angela]

@mej2011 As I say, it's the first time I've managed to photograph one and I've only seen them a couple of times. He was really shy but worth waiting for. Thanks for saying hi on my project!

[Angela]

@gerry Thanks for the fav, Gerry!

[Angela]

@jo13 Bless you for the fav, Jo. It means alot, particularly from someone who does bird photography as well as you do! I really appreciate your continued time in commenting- you are great at that!

[Gerry]

@angelar you are most welcome

[Shirley Marshall]

May I muscle in on all this Mutual Admiration Stuff? I adore this picture. My friend has woodpeckers and, boy, will she love this one! Magnificent photograph.

[Amanda R.]

What a beautiful shot! I love your DOF and think you captured this fantastically!

[Joanne Diochon]

What a great capture. Beautifully done.

[Neale]

Love this photo Angela. Great subject and crisp focus. You were so lucky to get him to pose.
Just wondering, do you know what the tree is ?

[Rachel]

Great capture and discovery too. Great focus and DOF

[Tim]

Beautiful shot Angela. You have isolated him beautifully against the background. Fav from me.

[ZambianLass]

Superb - another fav - now following

[Lisabell]

Oh wow, great job! I would love to find a spot with lots of birds before I have to return the long lens I rented.

[Darren Juden]

Beautiful image.

[Lee]

Great shot, they are so shy and not easy to photograph.

[Ragnhild :)]

Amazing capture!

[Rosie Kind]

Wonderful shot Angela and a Fav. Congrats on PP

[Angela]

@rosiekind Thank you! I don't think I've ever been featured on that before! Thanks for dropping by!

[Angela]

@gamelee He was indeed really skittish and flew off several times as soon as I even twitched but eventually he seemed to decide I was ok.

[Angela]

@fotofella Sorry- no idea about the type of tree, particularly since it was actually a dead log! Thanks for the lovely comments about the photo!

[FPG]

Never seen this type of woodpecker. Really interesting. Great capture.

[Mary Beth O'Sullivan]

How precious! Love it!!!