Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Friday, June 10, 2016
Rare Sight
I spotted this fellow on a palm tree in Tempe a while ago and had to get a shot. According to my "Birds of Arizona" book, it's an Acorn Woodpecker. I don't think I've ever seen one before. He's a handsome fellow.
This is a great shot of a delightful bird. We lived on the 2nd floor of a condo in Ft. Lauderdale and our window looked out at about this height to a similar looking palm, and the woodpeckers drove us crazy. They loved that palm tree!
Lucky you. Keep your eyes open for more. :)
ReplyDeleteNicely done! He is a handsome chap!
ReplyDeleteA bit different from the woodpeckers in my area.
ReplyDeleteHe IS handsome!
ReplyDeleteHe looks really unusual, Sharon! Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great shot of a delightful bird. We lived on the 2nd floor of a condo in Ft. Lauderdale and our window looked out at about this height to a similar looking palm, and the woodpeckers drove us crazy. They loved that palm tree!
ReplyDeleteThe colours remind me a bit of a pileated woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteI think this fellow is much flashier than the Pileated Pecker of Wood. I used to see them frequently in Phoenix and seems they had striped coats.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait, I was thinking of the Gila Woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteIt must be fun to be a birder, esp when a bird like this is spotted. Great photo of the bird with the background of the tree.
ReplyDeleteAn acorn woodpecker is new to me. Congrats on getting the photo. I find that woodpeckers flit around a lot and make it hard to photograph them.
ReplyDeleteA new one for me too! Very handsome.
ReplyDeleteNice one, with a red head.
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