Walked Right Up on Him

Couldn't back off fast enough - think we were both surprised - caught him before the rains came this afternoon - Really needed to be a little further back!

[Montez Sattman]

Awesome! :)

[Kim]

That look in his eye makes this a dramatic image, and excellent closeup. Love it on black. fav

[Julie Duncan]

Holy Cow! I'm really surprised he didn't fly away! Terrific shot of a gorgeous bird!

[Gayle]

Fantastic shot of this woodpecker! Looks so nice on black! Fav!

[Rach_who]

He has a very cool feather pattern

[Joanna kate]

Marvelous shot, great detail

[Tony]

Funny, more often they are too far away. Great reaction.

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

I think it's great you were up so close -- beautiful!

[Denise Wood]

FAVtastic :)

[Annie D]

love!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

wow, great capture! FAV

[sally agnew]

Strikingly beautiful :)

[ShirleyB]

Fantastic capture, great detail

[Allison Maltese]

Wow, I am surprised that he let you get so close! Nice image.

[richard saffold]

i almost stepped on one myself the other day, scared both of us!

[Nicole]

fabulous capture!

[Ann]

A GREAT SHOT OF HIM ,FAV.

[Scott]

Nice

[Kerri Michaels]

great shot..fav

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Paula W]

Beautiful image, lovely detail.

[Anne Pancella]

I've had that happen with Flickers. I think they are the only woodpecker that feeds on the ground sometimes.

[Myrna O'Hara]

wow, this is exceptional