The red-bellied woodpecker is another of our resident birds that we see year-round in the yard. A lot of people think it should be called the red-headed woodpecker as that is its most prominent red part, with only a slight bit of red on the belly. But that name was already taken. And I must say the red-headed woodpecker is more deserving of the name, having red that extends over the full head and on down to the chest. Regardless, always nice to see these guys. And every now and again they land near one of my triggers and take a photo of themselves. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 500, f/14 at 1/200th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
Sean, I am glad you set up a secret camera to capture these random shots. Movement of the wings is cool. Thanks for the name history. I always refer to it as a red headed woodpecker, now I stand corrected.
I was always confused too as to why this bird would be called ‘red bellied”, when you can hardly see any red on his torso! We have them around where I live, and they are fun, curious birds who love the nectar on our bird of paradise plants. And they “talk” to each other all the time! Fun capture.
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The red-bellied woodpecker is another of our resident birds that we see year-round in the yard. A lot of people think it should be called the red-headed woodpecker as that is its most prominent red part, with only a slight bit of red on the belly. But that name was already taken. And I must say the red-headed woodpecker is more deserving of the name, having red that extends over the full head and on down to the chest. Regardless, always nice to see these guys. And every now and again they land near one of my triggers and take a photo of themselves. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 24mm) ISO 500, f/14 at 1/200th of a second, Cognisys camera box, trail monitor and remote flashes.
You ever wonder if the animals are thinking “what kind of pervert is setting up cameras all over my home?”
Sean, I am glad you set up a secret camera to capture these random shots. Movement of the wings is cool. Thanks for the name history. I always refer to it as a red headed woodpecker, now I stand corrected.
I like him!
I was always confused too as to why this bird would be called ‘red bellied”, when you can hardly see any red on his torso! We have them around where I live, and they are fun, curious birds who love the nectar on our bird of paradise plants. And they “talk” to each other all the time! Fun capture.
LOVERLY!