I caught this female Downy Woodpecker just as she was about to take off. I had no idea that the underside of their wings looked like that.
And here's the male, peeking out from behind the pole.
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4 comments:
Wow Dave what a shot of the Downy!
David, I can only say:
BRAVO! Great shot!
Mary
Gorgeous! I gotta get a better camera....
Thanks everyone! It was a lucky shot.
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