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Himalayas - 350
Himalayas - 350 ...

The Forest edge ...

We had finished our
breakfast served at
the forest edge ...
... as
we did not wish to
miss any action in
the vicinity ...

Renu noticed a pair of
woodies flying into the
the canopy ... but
before we could even
pick up our cameras
this lady flew into
another tree ...
... high amidst branches
luckily I could
track her, though

... and
what a knock-out
she is ...
with her
distinct wedge-shaped
head ... that glorious
mane ... and the
figure of a
super model ...

She persisted barely
for 3-4 seconds ... twisting
and turning ... and
disappearing out of
sight ... not allowing
any video recording ...

________________

Greater Yellownape
( Picus flavinucha )

Kumaon Himalayas
Alt. 6900 ft.
Uttarakhand
India
10.04.2019
Habitat
Himalayan Hill slopes and forest
Location
Ranikhet Hill Station, Alt. 6900 Uttarakhand Himalayas, India
Date taken
09.04.2019
Scientific name
Picus flavinucha
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A cracking detailed close up, pose and setting Alok, lovely job and many tfs.
 
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Opus Editor
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What an attractive woodpecker this one is Alok.

You've taken a lovely picture of her my friend. Well done lad.
 
what a wonderful photo, Alok!!! I really envy you with all those wonderful woodpecker species you have! top quality photo, many tfs!!!
best wishes, JJ
 

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