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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
I went to the zoo today and asked if they had any talking parrots.
The zookeeper said they didn’t, but they had a woodpecker that knew morse code.
Interesting Fact: You may occasionally see a Red-bellied Woodpecker flying quickly and erratically through the forest, abruptly changing direction, alighting for an instant and immediately taking off again, keeping up a quick chatter of calls. Scientists categorize this odd behavior as a type of play that probably helps young birds practice the evasive action they may one day need. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker/lifehistory )
Through Open Lens 
Nice picture, nice bird. I’m quite familiar with it.
Thank you very much, I am glad that you stopped in and checked out my work. 🙂
Will stop again : )
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Great picture. I have had red-bellied and Downey woodpeckers come to my yard, but it’s been hard to get clear pictures! This is great!
Thank you very much, I am so jealous that they come to your yard I have to travel to see them. Thank you again for stopping by and sharing. 🙂
You are welcome! I’ll be back.
Yey!!!!!! 🙂
I sure hope so. 🙂
Probably they practice to save there lives from any attack of foes.
Probably, 🙂 Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂
Very beautiful..!!
Thank you very much. I appreciate you stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂
I can see a red head, but red belly???
Yeah I know, but I wasn’t the one that came up with their name. If it was up to me I would call them something else. Thank you very much and checking out my work. 🙂
I love your photos – I mostly see them on my phone, so I dont always *like* them or comment – love the silly jokes too
Awww thank you for your warm comment, that means a lot to me. 🙂
What a photo! I have never seen this woodpecker, does not live here in this very cold could country, this morning -23 C.
Wow that is really cold and I was complaining about our weather, witch is nothing compared to yours. I am sure the woodpecker in your country I never saw. Thank you for popping in and sharing. 🙂
You surely gave me, my laugh for the day!
I am very happy to see that I did. I love making people laugh. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂
Beautiful shot, will look out for one like this, this coming Spring, right now it’s too cold outdoors for man or bird to venture 🙂
Hahaha I agree, but for now you can just enjoy my work. Hahaha that you very much for stopping by and your comment. 🙂
Beautiful photo.
Thank you very much, I am very pleased that I can share it with you. 🙂
Very beautiful bird..! Great shot..! 🍁
Thank you very much. 🙂
You’re welcome Lukas.! 🍁
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A lovely pin sharp image there,
Thank you very much, it makes me very happy to see that you enjoyed my work. 🙂
Beautiful shot! A woodpecker is something I still have not captured…some day 🙂
I am sure someday soon you will capture it. Thank you very much for stopping by and checking out my work. 🙂
I must tell you your photography is stunning. I enjoy the approach you’ve taken with providing laughter and short facts. I’d also like to thank you for your kind support on the pictures I have taken with my phone. Kindly, Belinda
Thank you very much, I appreciate all your kind words. Keep up the good work and continue snapping the photos with your phone. 🙂
Thank you for that kindness. I will. 🙂
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