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Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus), 13th June 2024
es: Carpintero de Carolina, fr: Pic à Ventre Roux
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett), Naumkeag & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 + 1.4x teleconverter @ 1120mm, 60% crop, 1/400s, f/13, ISO 12800
#Birds #RedBelliedWoodpecker #RBWO #Woodpeckers #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

Looking somewhat bald due to a lack of the red cap common in adult birds, a juvenile woodpecker with patterned black and white wings clings to the trunk of a tree.

**Parsingphase** @parsingphase@m.phase.org · Apr 12

Apr 12

Parsingphase @parsingphase@m.phase.org

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), 25th February 2024
es: Chupasavia Norteño, fr: Pic Maculé
Larz Anderson Park, Brookline, Massachusetts
Massa-adchu-es-et (Massachusett) & Pawtucket traditional territory
Canon EOS R5, Canon RF 800mm f/11, 65% crop, 1/500s, ISO 400
#Birds #YellowBelliedSapsucker #YBSA #Woodpeckers #HopeIsTheThingWithFeathers #DescribeYourImages

With a bold red cap and deeply patterned plumage, a mid-sized woodpecker pauses to admire the geometric pattern of wells it's bored in a tree trunk.

**David Michael Self** @dmself@mstdn.social · Apr 10

Apr 10

David Michael Self @dmself@mstdn.social

Red-Bellied #Woodpecker does a flyby.

(Canon R7, 400mm, f/8)

A large woodpecker in flight. Gray head with a red patch, black wings with white spots. She has a sunflower seed in her mouth.

#birds #woodpeckers #birdPhotography

**Birds of the World** @mybirdcards@mastodon.world · Apr 6

Apr 6

Birds of the World @mybirdcards@mastodon.world

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) #EuropeanBirds #AsianBirds #AfricanBirds | #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #DendrocoposMajor | #SpottedWoodpeckers #Woodpeckers #WoodpeckerFamily : Photo by Ruiterlijk #birdsoftheworld #birds

🌍🌏 Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)

The great spotted woodpecker is a medium-sized Eurasian woodpecker with a mostly black and white plumage. Adult males and juveniles have a crimson patch on the nape, which is absent from the otherwise similar-looking adult female. They have a white upper belly, red lower-belly, black wings featuring white spots, and a black head with a white patch on each side. These woodpeckers have a strong, chisel-like beak that they use to excavate tree trunks in search of food. Great spotted woodpeckers are commonly found in woodland areas, parks, and gardens with mature trees.

Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

📷: Photo by Ruiterlijk via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/bird-woodpecker-8673895/

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**Trilobyter** @Trilobyter@mastodon.world · Mar 31

Mar 31

Trilobyter @Trilobyter@mastodon.world

This red-bellied #woodpecker stops by for a peanut or two almost every morning.

Color photo of a red-bellied woodpecker with a long peanut in its mouth in flight above the top of a wooden fence.

#MondaysAreForTheBirds #photography #birds

**monarchdancer62** @monarchdancer62@beta.argyle.social · Mar 26

Mar 26

monarchdancer62 @monarchdancer62@beta.argyle.social

Backyard Red-bellied woodpecker male!

Long Island, NY

#birds
#woodpeckers
#photography

**Albatrossity** @Albatrossity@lor.sh · Mar 26

Mar 26

Albatrossity @Albatrossity@lor.sh

Bird of the Day — Acorn Woodpecker, Arizona 2025

#Birds #NaturePhotography #Nature

Continued thread

**Daniel S. Katz** @danielskatz@fosstodon.org · Mar 25

Mar 25

Daniel S. Katz @danielskatz@fosstodon.org

Things seen In the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil in São Paulo State in mid-March: White-spotted Woodpecker, White Woodpecker, Blond-crested Woodpecker, Red Peacock (6/x)

#Birds #BirdPhotography #Brazil

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**Daniel S. Katz** @danielskatz@fosstodon.org · Mar 25

Mar 25

Daniel S. Katz @danielskatz@fosstodon.org

Things seen In the Atlantic Forest region of Brazil in São Paulo State in mid-March: Campo Flicker, Yellow-fronted Woodpecker, White-browed Woodpecker, Ochre-collared Piculet (5/x)

#Birds #BirdPhotography #Brazil

**Swede’s Photographs** @Swede1952@universeodon.com · Mar 25

Mar 25

Swede’s Photographs @Swede1952@universeodon.com

Crested Majesty on a Woodland Branch

When I took this photograph, two pileated woodpeckers (Dryocopus pileatus)—a male and a female—were at the edge of the forest. This image features the male. Nearby, a hawk circled in the air. As I observed the woodpeckers, they seemed relatively unconcerned with the presence of the hawk, continuing their foraging undisturbed. However, in this photo, the male woodpecker appears to glance skyward, perhaps keeping an eye on the hawk.

Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

This image captures a striking pileated woodpecker perched sideways on a tree branch. Its brilliant red crest stands out vividly against its sleek black and white plumage. The background features a pale sky framed by bare tree branches, creating a peaceful woodland scene. This bird, known for its size and powerful beak, is a true emblem of nature's artistry.

#photo #photography #photographer

**Albatrossity** @Albatrossity@lor.sh · Mar 24

Mar 24

Albatrossity @Albatrossity@lor.sh

Bird of the Day — Arizona Woodpecker, Arizona 2025

brown-backed bird with brown-and-white barring on the underside, brown eyepatch, and white cheekpatch, perched vertically on a tree trunk

#Birds #NaturePhotography #Nature

**Swede’s Photographs** @Swede1952@universeodon.com · Mar 20

Mar 20

Swede’s Photographs @Swede1952@universeodon.com

Feeder Stop, Peanut Grab

This is an image I captured a couple of years ago featuring a female, red-bellied woodpecker. She had just snatched a peanut and was poised to take off toward a nearby tree to enjoy her treat.

Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

The image showcases a red-bellied woodpecker gripping a peanut in its beak. Its bold black-and-white barred plumage and the vivid red crown on its head create a striking contrast. Perched on the edge of a black mesh feeder, the bird seems poised to take off, its wings fully spread in preparation for flight. It appears ready to retreat to a nearby tree to savor its prize. The composition emphasizes the intricate details of its feathers and captures the elegance of its movement, set against a softly blurred background that draws attention to the woodpecker and its feeding moment.

#photo #photography #photographer

**Omilen** @Konenpanien@pixelfed.social · Mar 13

Mar 13

Omilen @Konenpanien@pixelfed.social

I'm walking through the woods and the forest drummer is watching me curiously

#Birds #NaturePhotography #Forest #Walk #Animals #Woodpeckers

A woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) sits among the high branches of a tree, its head tilted, looking down.

#woodpeckers

**Bosque Bill** @bosquebill@techhub.social · Mar 5

Mar 5

Bosque Bill @bosquebill@techhub.social

Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Alameda, NM

I was inspired to post a woodpecker photo today as I heard spring "drumming" this morning when I went out to feed my White-crowns.

For those less familiar with our feathered friends, woodpeckers "drum" out a rhythm to attract a mate and set a territory, much like songbirds use their songs.