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Red-bellied woodpecker
Barbie Heid

Red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)

The neighborhood red-bellied woodpecker arrived after I had moved the feeders for yardwork - he was not a happy camper.
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Habitat
Deciduous forests with dead trees, often visits feeders
Location
Branford, Connecticut
Date taken
October 31, 2022
Scientific name
Melanerpes carolinus
Equipment used
Nikon D7100, 240mm
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/320, F 7.1, ISO 400
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A very clean photo of this woodpecker playing peekaboo. It shows an interesting halo effect and a very autumnal bokeh, and I like the pose too.
 
delia todd
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LOL what a cheeky pose.... he looks like a nosey next door neighbour!!!

Thanks so much for showing him to us Barbie.
 

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North America
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