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The Homebuilder 1
Macswede

The Homebuilder 1 (Dendrocopos major)

This woopecker was so intent on constructing his nesting hole that he totally ignored me and I was able to get very close. The hole was a success and the youngsters have now flown. I noticed yesterday that the other hole we were watching is also empty so there are a lot of juvenile Great Spotted Woodepeckers in the neighbourhood all calling loudly for their parents.
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Habitat
Park/garden
Location
Solberga, a suburb of Stockholm
Date taken
13th April, 2008
Scientific name
Dendrocopos major
Equipment used
Canon 400d, 100-400mm IS
Macswede
Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments!
I don't get this sort of opportunity very often and now I wish I'd taken more pictures. At the time I was worried I might disturb him but I could probably have managed a few more.
 

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