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Arabian Woodpecker, for OPUS
ammadoux

Arabian Woodpecker, for OPUS (Dendrocopos dorae)

this is taking by my birding son the Late Ali Ibrahim, from his home town Sabeth Alalaya, a little town in the heights of Asir region Southern Arabia.

Ali was arranging for me a visit to it, to take me to see this beauty and many of the beautiful birds of that area, i was specially excited about the little brown woodland warbler.

The Arabian woodpecker adult male is 18 cm; 1920 g, has crimson-red hindcrown and nape, olive-grey to brown hindneck; rest of head variably brownish to light grey-brown or dark brown, paler streaks
Location
Sabeth Alalaya, Asir, Saudi Arabia
Date taken
Spring 2015
Scientific name
Dendrocopos dorae
Equipment used
Nikon 4100
Lovely Pecker capture...So sorry to hear of Ali's sad passing Duha, my condolences go to his family & all his friends, yourself included.
 
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Aaaaw.... Doux... I didn't realise Ali was your son!! I am so, so sorry.

What a lovely picture you have uploaded in his memory, a first for Opus and the Gallery. Many thanks my dear friend.

Take care lassie.
 
Saddened to hear that Ali is no more. My sincere condolences to the family & yourself. But this is a brilliant close up portrait well worthy of finding a place in the Opus, Duha!! tfs.
 
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Very sad to hear about, Ali ... my heartfelt condolences ...
With this image his memory will always be cherished in our heart ...
Best wishes, Duha ... take care ...
 
Great shot, and I am sure the memories will stay as clear as the photo. Take care Doux.

Alex
 
A beautiful image of this woodpecker and a lovely tribute to Ali. My sincere condolences to you and Ali's family.
 
So sorry to hear this very sad news, Doux. My thoughts are with you and Ali's family. What a beautiful tribute this is.
 
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What a lovely commemorative image from Ali! A great idea Duha!

BTW, thank you for that informative info on my nectar question g/f.
 
Sad news indeed, no words, my sincere condolences. A beautiful image of a great bird is a well suited tribute, thank you.
 

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