woodpecker,robin and a sunny day on the edge of the reed beds

[johnnythefox]

Monday was very sunny and warm,i was in a lot of pain so couldn't walk,far but i had to get out.
i alternatively sit on the bench [thank you RSPB] then stand just in the woods to observe the feeder and the trees around.
slowly over time i have picked up the habits and things of the birds and wildlife around me.
the woodpecker is very difficult he skits very easy and always stays on the far side of the feeder hes aware where the path is people walk in on.
i can predict now where he will go if he gets spooked.
some of these are big crops they are small birds.
i prefer in the trees shots to the feeder.
there are wooden posts around i place peanuts on them which they love and gets them close to me[sometimes]


one of 2 robins always chasing each other around they usually come over and say hello.

this was very hard hes normally the far side of the branch peering round at me.focusing thought the branches and getting a clear shot takes some luck as well.

i have called him woody quite fitting on this site!

 

[johnnythefox]

i also took my new home made enzo trapper with me to try out,very good piece of kit.

you can see some of the seed i also put out.

i have come to think of this as my bench it makes it just that bit easier for me.

 

[morch]

Great photos Johnny mate, i could look at them all night. Cheers for sharing them mate

Dave

 

[johnnythefox]

thanks,i always appreciate comments either way,it makes you try harder.

the first thing i learnt on a american photo site was the dreaded NFD [no feather detail].all my first pics where NFD.

 

[Barn Owl]

Brilliant pics J.

Just stunning.

 

[zarkwon]

Lovely shots mate. Nice to see the woodpecker.

 

[johnnythefox]

thanks barn[y] can you tell me anything about the woodpecker male/female? etc.

 

[British Red]

Certainly a female spotted woodpecker (males have a red head flash). The small size just might mean a Lesser spotted - unlikely given their rarity and I'll let a better brain call that

 

[Shewie]

Stunning piccies Johnny

 

[Harvestman]

That last shot of the woodpecker is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

According to my trusty bird book, that's an adult female greater spotted woodpecker, as there is no red on the head.

 

[Harvestman]

Definitely not a lesser spotted.

 

[JAG009]

Stunning pics !that last one is a topper !!

Cheers

Jason

 

[Barn Owl]

thanks barn[y] can you tell me anything about the woodpecker male/female? etc.

The male has the red spot behind the head.

Juveniles have red all over the head if you see one in the Summer.

Both sexes 'drum' on dead wood.

Their call is a loud 'chick' as they fly.

The 'drum' is on average 14 beats per second.

 

[johnnythefox]

thanks for the info,i havent heard any drumming yet but will keep listening.

 

[dave53]

great last shot of the woodpecker regards dave

 

[Bigfoot]

Nice Reed Bunting too.

 

[johnnythefox]

Nice Reed Bunting too.

thanks i didnt name it as i wasnt sure

 

[PaulSanderson]

fantastic pics...some really fantastic dynamic ones there...thanks for sharing!

 

[johnnythefox]

thanks again paul

 

[redandshane]

Great shots Really brightened up my morning before the daily grind begins
Thanks for sharing with us
Woodpeckers fascinate me for some reason