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Hairy Woodpecker ?
Deerbird

Hairy Woodpecker ? (Picoides villosus)

Thanks for your kind words on my last picture.
I believe that this is a Hairy Woodpecker, could be a Downy. I couldn't see any black marking on the side of tail
Location
back woods
Date taken
2016
Scientific name
Picoides villosus
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Beak is a bit thick as well so I'll go with Hairy too. Nicely captured Ella.
 
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Oh my Ella... you really are doing well with woodie flight shots, aren't you. This is another I don't think I've seen coming into the Gallery so far!!

Sooo... it'll be off to the Opus article shortly too. Many thanks lassie.
 

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