Friday, January 18, 2013

Woodpecker


This ladder-backed woodpecker appears to be working hard on the side of this saguaro cactus.

12 comments:

brattcat said...

this blog has become a must visit for all birders. another beauty.

Anonymous said...

Wonderful, looks like Woody has been a busy bird!

Kate said...

A great photo that gives us a view of desert life.

Thérèse said...

Such a beautiful close up! It's good to know that he has as many saguaros as he wants and for a lifetime!

Judy said...

You got a nice shot of him. That is a big hole he is working on in that cactus.

glenda said...

I'll just echo the comments, great shot. I am wondering how some of the birds are doing with our recent frost.

Jack said...

Gosh, you are getting good at this, Sharon.

Mary Helen-Art Saves Lives said...

this is a magnificent photo of an industrious woodpecker.......
thank you, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

Randy said...

That's a great close up.

Unknown said...

A woodpecker and a saguaro, what else can we ask for? :-) Great capture!

Karl said...

Great catch!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

He certainly is putting a dent in it Sharon, fabulous capture.