I have had a new visitor to my garden... a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Unfortunately by the time I had grabbed my camera it had flown.
I kept watch over the garden to see if it returned but gave up after half an hour... so no record shot.
The images below were taken during a walk in my local woodlands.
Beautiful birds to see and here's hoping I may see and photograph another in my garden one day.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
never mind Andrew he/she will be back!! but love the shots you posted.
ReplyDeleteCool looking woodie, great shots!
ReplyDeleteA great addition to your garden list Andrew. You'll have to be quicker with the camera next time!!
ReplyDeleteAnd two great shots as a consolation!...[;o)
Beautiful woodpecker,Andrew,never mind,he`ll be back to visit your home again!phyllis
ReplyDeleteAndrew, a woodpecker is very cautious bird and it's difficult to take its photo.So yours are nice, a woodpecker looks very busy.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots of this red woodpecker.... good photographed Andrew.
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Joop
this one is a little different than ours here. cute little guy
ReplyDeletereally gorgeous bird!
ReplyDeleteI find it so interesting that the birds are so similar but there might be one little difference in them from your place to ours. This reminds me of our Downy or Hairy Woodpecker except that the red is on the back of the males head and not down below like that.
ReplyDeleteI like the coloration of this species of woodpecker. Well really, all woodpeckers are striking.
ReplyDeleteHe'll be back.
ReplyDeleteThese two are pretty impressive though. :-)
What fabulous captures. Give yourself a pat on the back. Your photos leave nothing to the imagination...it is all there. beautiful. genie
ReplyDeleteWonderful birds they are. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteOhhh!!! Just beautiful.. Great shots... congrat..
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you at least got to see it in your garden! It's a beautiful woodpecker. I bet it'll return.
ReplyDeleteOh, too bad you missed taking a photo of the one in your garden. But hey! I bet it will be back.
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous bird.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your Woodpecker, he'll be back. Lovely images.
ReplyDeletegreat shots
ReplyDeleteThey are such beautiful birds. Lucky you to have one visiting your garden.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteI do like his dashing red spot.
ReplyDeleteHe is absolutely stunning! I so hope he returns to your garden for you and for us...to see your great photos of him!!!
ReplyDeleteNice woodpecker shots!!!
ReplyDeleteI have loved this woodie since seeing the first photo of it a few years ago. I hope to see it in person someday Andrew. You are a lucky man to view it in your yard!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet looking little bird!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of our Downey Woodpeckers. I hope you get to see it in your own yard again Andrew.
Calling by today from Our World Tuesday, hope he comes back and stays long enough for you to get some photos. These are great though.
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures of this spectacular bird Andrew. Hopefully another day he will return to your garden for another chance at it on home turf ....
ReplyDeleteyou will get him one day and it will be a great photo.
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Ooh, he's a beauty, no matter where he was shot. I'm sure your new one will return soon.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteHe's a little beauty Andrew, very vibrant spot of red plumage there.
ReplyDeleteTruly a beautiful bird!
ReplyDelete...the trials and tribulations of birders. I must admit that I've done the very same thing. And as with you, to no avail.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are, however, super!!!
Hope you can find a bit of time today to stop by and visit to view my collection of feathered friends this week!!
Beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!!!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful bird and good captures!
ReplyDeleteGWP are a fine garden bird! I really like their contact / alarm call - when you hear it you know that there is something good about!
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Australia
Oh, it is a beautiful, beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteDelightful shots of your visitors.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots Andrew! Another bird I am never likely to experience!
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