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Red Headed Woodpecker
Danielbirdwatcher

Red Headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)

I have some pictures of this beautiful just brilliant looking Woodpecker from back in 2017. I posted one when I first started and here's my second. I wish he was here like KC enjoys at Mrytle Beach. This was the only year I have ever seen one in the wild. He must be rare. KC I asked you before and it isn't possible that you may know but do you have more than one? When I first saw him I knew he was special. I took pictures of this bird til my neck and back ached for laughing out loud.
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Habitat
Dense Woods behind back yard
Location
Summerville, South Carolina
Date taken
05/09/2017
Scientific name
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Equipment used
Nikon,Coolpix B700
Danielbirdwatcher
The first one I posted his hair is ruffled. Maybe it's either a juvenile bird or he was a little agitated in the first photo.
 
delia todd
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He's beautiful Daniel.... you had such lovely light on him to make him really gleam, didn't you.

A super job this my friend. Excellent work.
 
Danielbirdwatcher
Delia, you are wonderful for commenting but Delia you don't sleep enough. I know there is a six-hour difference isn't there in the UK?
 
Kits
Oh what a stunning shot showing off his colours so well, Daniel.
 
KC Foggin
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This is one beautiful closeup of this Woodie Daniel! The feather detail and feather sheen are top notch guy.
 
Stanley Jones
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Gorgeous close-up of this striking species showing its white, black and red. Exceptional Daniel!
 

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