A Red-bellied Woodpecker female pauses at the hollow-log feeder
A White-breasted Nuthatch checks the safety of its surroundings
Photographing winter feeder birds is a close-distance activity. Even with the 400mm lens it is necessary to get very close to obtain good image detail. These shots were taken around 15 feet, so far that is as close as these two species will allow me to set up the camera. Hopefully as the winter progresses they will become more tolerant.
Beautiful shot! Well done.
ReplyDeletewhat pretty birds! great shots Coy
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Well I'd like already to be able to be at 15 feet, they are not that easy to get close-up! Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteTwo more of my favorite birds here! I posted a Nuthatch today as well.
ReplyDeleteI love their wonderful poses. And being a red head myself...the woodpecker hold a special place in my heart :)
Great shots Coy!
A beautiful classic pose on that Nuthatch! Excellent lighting and detail! I love both of these guys chatter! So distinctive, which makes them a favorite of mine!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant captures! :)
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