A spot of red

I actually got out of work early enough to go visit my Mom. I really miss our Sundays together. We had coffee and a nice visit.

This male Downy Woodpecker was busy drilling a hole in the tree, until he spotted me. I got this shot just before he flew to the top of the tree.

Thank you for the wonderful comments and faves on yesterday's pic of Callie!!! :0)

[Paula Cook-Farkas]

I always find woodpeckers to be so elusive.

[Lisa Nordquist]

How cute is he!?!

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Lisa]

Amazing clarity and detail on this, Carolyn!

[Caz]

Super detail !!

[Rick Schies]

A nice capture of him. I rarely have the opportunity to see any at all, and everytime I do, I miss the shot.

[Robin]

Great shot of this beauty; love the textures of the tree bark.

[Pam Hawkes]

Nice capture Carolyn. They are cute birds to watch. Glad to hear you got time to visit with your Mom.

[joey d.Muli]

perfect shot-----as always !

[❀ Lynn]

Wonderful...I like how he is up in that corner...you can just feel that he is about to fly!

[Kris]

That's great - love it!

[richard saffold]

he is impressive.

[Dawn Reilly]

great details & sharpness!

[Dawn Reilly]

@cjwhite did you use a tripod? i can not hold anything over 100mm hand held :(

[Valerie D]

The colors and contrast are wonderful.

[Carolyn White]

@sunshinephoto5 It's hand held. :0)

[Darlene]

What an amazing shot.

[Myrna O'Hara]

Super focus

[Claire]

Gorgeous markings; I always thought woodpeckers had longer beaks.....I hear them very occassionally but have never been fortunate enough to see one

[K J Buehl]

Great capture! Great details of the lil' woody!

[Vesna]

In your area is many wonderful butterflies and birds.

[carol white]

Great capture!!

[kaseja]

Love these little woodpeckers! fav and follow!