Whatever next !?

Green Woodpecker
When you set up for the Thrush family you don't expect this !
Terrible light so had a job trying to tone the shadows down even though the camera was on low.
D200 Sigma 100-500
Not a show stopper but certainly interesting behaviour which is sometimes more important than the picture I feel. More surprises to come !
Cheers
John R

great stuff John, I would expect nothing less on your patch Seriously though, this must have been a very pleasant surprise.

Matt

Love Green Woodpeckers John and like the textures captured on the apples.
Tha Misteltoe is there again I see.

Major.

Blimey

David

Thanks guys.
Yes Major its the same bunch the Thrush was on the day before.
JohnR

All I get is blackbirds pecking my apples . I like the way the red on the woodpecker complements the red of the apples. Well up to your usual very high standard.

Hi John,

Although the light my not be the best, I find this (again) a beautiful shot.
Nice colourful one.

Certainly not what I'd expect to see on an aplpe.

Nice one john.

Mark

Great stuff.



Paul

Great shot.
Is it feeding on the apple or finding grubs inside?
Pete

Hi Pete
Its eating the apple . Came back twice in two days and finished it off !
Cheers
JohnR

David Kjaer sums it up for me. amazing picture.

David

Hi John,

Cracking!

Terrific - I often put apples out - but never have had G Peckers. Thrush, Blackbird, Tits and Starlings - oh and Blacki cap - but this - could only be at Wyre. and you behind the camera!
Just a cracking capture!

Wow, John - tha't was something very new - wonderful image of special behaviour - you seems to be on a roll....

Really nice green woodpecker John, you can see how focused it is on the apple!