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Blurry ladder
means this is the other ladder-backed woodpecker of the area - the Golden-fronted. My guides had seen at least one the first day, but it wouldn't pose for a photo and I'm not sure I saw it at all, certainly not well enough to make the ID. This one at Bentsen was far more cooperative.
Habitat
woods
Location
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley SP, TX Texas
Date taken
13 Sep 2019
Scientific name
Melanerpes aurifrons
Equipment used
Nikon 7500, Nikkor 80-400
What lovely patterns he has. A great capture, Ann.
 
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A lovely image of this Woodie Ann and a neat slight turn of its head.
 
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They're such an attractive an interesting woodpecker I think Ann.

You've a great picture of this guy lass - very well done.
 

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