The chestnut-colored woodpecker ranges from Mexico down into Panama. I’ve seen and photographed them a few times in Costa Rica. This one was right outside my lodge in La Selva, not far from the capital of San Jose. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
“Restraint is a virtue Tammy Faye,” is what I would say to this woodpecker if I met it. We’re not doing her any favors by pretending this isn’t what it is.
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The chestnut-colored woodpecker ranges from Mexico down into Panama. I’ve seen and photographed them a few times in Costa Rica. This one was right outside my lodge in La Selva, not far from the capital of San Jose. Nikon D800 with Nikkor 200-400mm lens (at 330mm) ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/125th of a second.
Some beautiful colors against trees
Are we describing them as “chestnut-colored” because we’re trying not to talk about the fact that this one is wearing an embarassing amount of rouge?
“Restraint is a virtue Tammy Faye,” is what I would say to this woodpecker if I met it. We’re not doing her any favors by pretending this isn’t what it is.
What a spectacular bird! She’s (or he’s) got the Vogue look and attitude going.