It was amazing to watch this female Red-bellied Woodpecker excavating a nest cavity. At some points she would be completely inside the hole with just a bit of her tail sticking out. She worked very hard at it!You had better live your best and act your best and think your best today; for today is the sure preparation for tomorrow and all the other tomorrows that follow.
-Harriet Martineau
It's amazing what they can do once they get busy, isn't it? She's lovely Kerri. :c)
ReplyDeleteStunning image.Hope you are enjoying a great day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
What a delight to view these beautiful birds in your blog! Bravo.
ReplyDeleteI have a pair of these at my house here in Iowa. The hole they make in a tree is huge.. But the sad thing is the red-winged blackbirds take over and make them nest elsewhere... I have 6 bluebird houses out and those darn red-wings sit on top of the bird house and not let any bird nest.. Red-wings are too fat to get into the box ...They are very territorial~!
ReplyDeleteAmazing capture Kerri. I bet you enjoyed watching her work too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, there must have been some bugs in there :)
ReplyDeleteTimely quote and beautiful picture of the woodpecker. They are always about the business of their life!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Wonderful shot. How long did it take her to complete this.. any idea?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shot, especially because I know she didn't stand still so you could take it!!...She's like a lot of people, working hard, completely focused, and not knowing that their tail is hanging out!! ^_^
ReplyDeleteThey do work hard, don't they - and noisily!
ReplyDeleteI love your chickadee - what a delightfully smart little bird, dressed in his best :-)
I bet this was fun to watch! Like the quote too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photo. Was it taken recently? I was wondering when they do that.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool Kerri. I love these woodpeckers.
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She is my hero. What an image, what an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteWonderful capture of a very cool looking bird! Those Red-bellied Woodpeckers can be so diligent. I always enjoy viewing your bird photos --- forever perfection!
ReplyDeleteYou are always at the right spot at the right moment. I'm beginning to think you're magic.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Woodpecker photograph. What a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture - they are wonderful birds to watch in action.
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds woodpeckers! I love watching them! Well photographed Kerri - love the catchlight!
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