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Great Spotted Woodpecker
Jonno52

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

Extremely heavy crop: the bird is near the top of the evergreen I call The Far Pine, 56 yards away. The red nape patch, making it a male, can just about be made out.

Thank you for your comments on my pictures, stay safe and well, and and good birding!

John
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Habitat
Built-up inner city
Location
London, UK (taken at home)
Date taken
14 March 2020
Scientific name
Dendrocopos major
Equipment used
Canon EOS 7D Mk II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
KC Foggin
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A great image of this Great Spotted Woodpecker John!

It really stands out in that setting guy!
 
Kits
A lovely capture of him standing sentry at the top of the Far Pine, John.
 
B
impressive details at this large distance, John, excellent photo of this lovely woodpecker, nicely posing in the top of the tree, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
peterow
Always nice to see the woodpecker and this long distance shot is a brilliant capture John. nice to see, well done.
 
delia todd
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That's a cracking pose to capture John. I don't see these too often, unless I'm lucky at one of the reserve feeding stations, but obviously haven't been to them for yonks.

That's a tremendous picture you've taken at that distance my friend. A great pose to get too. Well done laddie.
 

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