Golden-tailed Woodpecker (Campethera abingoni)
I have posted on this bird before, but these photos I captured on my last trip to the Kalahari and they just appeal to me… To see the other post <CLICK HERE>
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What you see is what you get……. birds, animals, and all sorts of things, but remember; Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express, not to impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt. .
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So different than the woodpeckers found in Nevada! We have one that pecks at our metal fireplace flume. Love the sound.
We do have a few here by us but they are all fairly similar and sometimes easy to miss Identify…
I always thought woodpeckers were short and fat until I saw the one on our roof. He is long and skinny.
I often encounter a Green European Woodpecker in Colchester, their call is recognisable.
Again thanks for the comment Alex.. another that was hiding in my spam list, wonder why that would be when you have commented so often before with no problems…
I use wifi hotspots and I think Akismet treated me as spam due to my different IP addresses.
Beautiful!
Thanks …
Different to the woodpeckers found in Florida. We see the big pilated woodpecker in the woods quite a bit. Our bird feeder hosts the downy woodpecker. One of the smaller of the woodpecker variety. The red headed woodpecker is also a frequent visitor. I make them treats consisting of lard, peanut butter, bird seed, chicken scratch and corn flour. Cut that into squares and put them into special holders that Marks made and we have a lot of happy birds as well as woodpeckers. This golden tailed woodpecker is beautiful. Gorgeous plumage and a great capture bulldog.
Thanks Joey… I find it difficult capturing these on the rand but down at my son’s place in Sishen it is just so much easier…
Excellent photos. What a beautiful bird.
Thanks Maralee…
Bird and pictures are excellent. What a lovely bird 🙂
Thanks for the complement… much appreciated…
I love woodpeckers in all shapes and sizes…lovely images. 🙂
Thanks LuAnn there are more to come of a different specie, although the difference between the two is so little…
Looks like you were patient with this fellow, and rewarded. So cute with his beak on his breast.
That is what is needed if you want to take bird photos… something that some days I’m not blessed with…
The red crown with gold feathers reminds me of something the Pope might wear. But you probably wouldn’t see him up the side of a tree. If you did, that would make a great picture, eh?
Oh I can picture the Pope hanging off the side of a tree and me there scouting around for a good photo…
You could sell that photo and never have to worry about gas prices again for the luxury RV of your dreams! 🙂
Beautiful and he wanted to look good for his photo shoot.
Thanks TBM you are so right…
Stunning shots ! I wonder if you could talk to it … 🙂
I wish I could… I could then ask if they suffer from headaches…
wow….you and your photography….amazing!
Thank you.. kind of you to say…
Wonderful photos. Lovely light. 🙂
Thanks Inga…
That’s just lovely – I don’t think I’ve even seen one of these before.
Thanks Louisa… not easy to find… one hears them but not always can find them
What a beauty! Great shots once again bulldog and thanks for sharing. 😀 *big hugs*
Thanks Sonel…
As a kid, I am fascinated with woodpeckers. Today, you made me remember why these creatures got me excited. Wonderful pics. So alive! Have a great week.
Thank you for such a kind comment…
It was nice to see an old friend again.
Thanks Ronnie…
So peaceful feeling. Love them. 😀
Thanks Skye…
beautiful plumage–great shots!
Thanks Chris…
E’ bellissimo il picchio rosso, come bellissime sono le tue foto 🙂
Ciaooo
“It ‘s a beautiful red woodpecker, as beautiful are your photos” Thank you Patrizia, such a nice comment…
You can often hear woodpeckers, but getting close enough to photograph them as you do is easier said than done. Wonderful shots Bulldog.
Thanks Brian… it is not easy, but then sometimes one just gets lucky .. picking the right place to sit at the right time, and just becoming part of the surrounds is my secret…
Ours here in Cali, are black and red. Funny other than the different color they look the same. Its like picking a bird and having your color preference LOL. BTW, my birds don’t like oranges I tried. ; O), I guess I have to stick to the bird feed that they like.
That is bad news and what about apples.?? Funny most of them across the globe are fairly similar, as you say, just different paint jobs… Thanks Kymee…
Such a pretty bird.
Thank you.. I thinks so too…
Gorgeous…as usual.
Thanks Mrs. P.
what a beautiful bird, i can see why you cannot resist the shots, such a red on his head! have a fab day.. c
Thanks Cecilia… it has gorgeous colours…
You are a fabulous photographer!! Great shots Bulldog :).
Thank you… I am blushing from the complement…
Don’t know so much about the golden tail – but definitely a redhead!
My last post showed more of the tail, the only thing is there are three with the same tail.. IDing this bird can at times be confusing…
what a beautiful bird… you captured so beautiful and so lovely photographs. Thank you dear Rob, have a nice day, love, nia
Thank you Nia… kind of you to say…
What a pretty woodpecker! We have several varieties but none like this one. Very pretty bird.
We have 4 that are very similar to this one, and it is only slight differences in the stripes and spots that enables one to identify them… made many mistakes on these .. Thank you..
Very nice indeed…Thanks for posting. (Suzanne)
Thank you…
Wow he is beautiful. Looks so peaceful – like you captured him taking a nap – he is me assuming it is a he……
I think it is a he… thank you…