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Male Red-bellied Woodpecker
KC Foggin

Male Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

Headed towards the suet feeder
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Habitat
Red-bellied Woodpeckers are common in many Eastern woodlands and forests, from old stands of oak and hickory to young hardwoods and pines. They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders.
Location
Backyard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
Date taken
February, 2021
Scientific name
Melanerpes carolinus
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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aloktewari
Opus Editor
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Fabulous detail, pose, setting and shot ... awesome work, KC ... tfs ...
 
bievreJJ
superb portrait of this attractive woodpecker, KC, lucky you to get them in the garden, top marks, many tfs!!
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose, setting, lighting and capture KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 
Joelle-Marcelle
A beautifully-detailed shot of this attractive woodpecker, KC. I like the gorgeous colours both of the plumage and the tree bark.
 
Weasel1
Supporter
You have so many great looking Woodys in the states, KC...and this one looks very smart with his bright red crown.
 

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