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Great Spotted Woodpecker - male
ChrisKten

Great Spotted Woodpecker - male (Dendrocopos major)

Not posted any pics since last year... 14 Feral Cats (I'm not exaggerating, although not more than 3 at the same time) after the birds has meant I've spent a lot more time watching the birds than posting. I've now discouraged most of the cats, but there's still 4 that are smarter than me... well, they think they are.

Anyway, here's a male GSW from yesterday... through the double glazing as usual.

I'll probably be absent again as soon as the fledgling Starlings show up in a few weeks, as they're easy pickings for the cats, so I'll need to keep watch more.
Habitat
Garden
Location
London UK
Date taken
16/4/2019
Scientific name
Dendrocopos major
Equipment used
Sony SLT-A58 + Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
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A beauty of a detailed close up Chris, many tfs and good luck with the cats.
 
Fabulous photo of this woodpecker, it's also nice to know your local birds have their own minder!
 
a marvelous photo you've got of this woodpecker, Chris, top notch!!! good luck with keeping the cats away!!
 
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Great shot and narrative ... Hope things work out well with Starlings ... TFS, Chris ...
 
Super Pecker capture Chris...Good luck with them moggies mate, we have at least 3 come in our yard at night, but only seen one during daylight hours.
 
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I feel for you Chris... I also have cats visiting, not feral but pets on the loose!

..... but it's great to see you back again laddie!

That's a super picture you've got of this woodie - wish I got them in the garden here!!! What's he done to his back feathers?
 
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Good to see you back Chris along with this beautiful closeup of this beautiful Woodie! Such perfect feather detail guy.
 
Splendid shot super detail. I have two labradors which keep my garden cat free.
 

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