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Monday, November 14, 2011

Being Grateful

"I've got my peanut..."


"did you get your shot?!"


"Thanks...I am forever grateful!!"

These pictures were taken right through the glass
at my home office window.
Sometimes I open the window and "hang out".
Here he was so close, he would have flown off.

I've always wondered why they call these "Red-Bellied Woodpeckers"
but if you look closely, he does have a little red on his belly!!
"Red-headed Woodpecker was already taken!!

Sharing with Tammy's / Behind The Camera

Sharing with World Bird Wednesday at Pine River Review

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44 comments:

  1. barbara l. haleNovember 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    You know, I've often wondered the same thing...why red-bellied?? Nice sight out of your office window. Wonderful shots.

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  2. TexWisGirlNovember 14, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    nice shots! he's a cutie!

    (and i like your header photo. took me a while to get used to having one, too. just leave it for a while and see if you get used to it.)

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  3. Scrappy Pink CornerNovember 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Great shot. You are so lucky to have these beauties so close.
    TFS.

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  4. JillNovember 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Lucky girl! I can't get on of those red bellied wood peckers to sit still to save my life. LOVE these!

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  5. Farm GirlNovember 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    So pretty, I have a woodpecker I have been stalking but he is wise to me.

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  6. AndyNovember 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    You are lucky that Mr. Red Belly was in a posing mood.

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  7. BevNovember 14, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    oohh so cute! Love it!!

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  8. EllieNovember 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    You get so many cute birds there, this one is a wee cracker.
    I really like your header picture it's a beauty and I think you should keep it.

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  9. forgetmenotNovember 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    What a great shot of the woodpecker-you were definitely "camera ready' when this guy was grabbing his peanut. Beautiful fall color in the post before this. Your header is stunning too. Mickie :)

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  10. KarenNovember 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh cute, I've never seen a woodpecker sitting!

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  11. SusanNovember 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I love those shots!!!

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  12. ReenaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Love these shots! And these guys are one of my favorites!

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  13. Ruth HiebertNovember 14, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Wonderful pictures. This is an attractive bird.

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  14. DinaNovember 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    So cute. It's nice to have a woodpecker come visit you.

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  15. Cheryl @ TFDNovember 14, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Hi Deb! That's a great header photo and I love the shots of the red-bellied woodpecker! He's a cute one! Great close shots.

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  16. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmNovember 14, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Looks like he has some personality!

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  17. BonnieNovember 14, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    He is precious! I think you have made friends with all you birds. They are not camera shy!

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  18. NancyHohoNovember 14, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    They sure do have gigantic feet.

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  19. TammyNovember 14, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    You make a perfect pair :)
    each has something the other wants. I love your new header. It's fun to change things up a bit.

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  20. TammyNovember 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Ooops, I forgot to say....Thanks for linking up. I really appreciate the support :)

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  21. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    We have peckers and they like to peck the satalie dish. And the stack on one of our old tractors. It's a little funny. This guy sure is cute!

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  22. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)November 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Girl, you truly did get a fanciful shot of that proud woodpecker!

    You truly are a great photographer!

    God bless and have a fantastic week sweetie!!! :o)

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  23. UnknownNovember 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    That is very cool. Usually woodpecker won't stay that long.

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  24. LeenieNovember 14, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    First your header photo is superb! Now that is PURPLE! Second: Debbie you are the bird whisperer. What a shot!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Fantastic photos! I love your new header!!

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  26. krayolakrisNovember 14, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I always wondered about red bellied too...thanks for the close up...that explains it! Your new header totally made me gasp out loud. It's electric!!

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  27. CameraCruiseNovember 14, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow, wonderful shots of the beauty!
    Love all of them.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. RoseNovember 14, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I have these come here and have fun watching them hang upside down on the feeders!

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  29. Bonnie KNovember 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    You get such great photos! Especially your bird pictures. I love the barn in your last post also. Thanks for sharing.

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentNovember 15, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Love the narration! Lovely close photos too!

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  31. mickNovember 15, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Great photos to actually catch the bird with the peanut it its beak.

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  32. Modesto ViegasNovember 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Nice portrait!

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  33. holdingmomentsNovember 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Great captures Debbie.

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  34. Carole M.November 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Debbie! Oh I love this one too; more of your wonderful photos. No time wasted in your office though you may think so at times while your attention is diverted. What a perfect spot for bird-watching to re-group!

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  35. Brian KingNovember 15, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Nice, Debbie! Look at those little "talons"!

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  36. theconstantwalkerNovember 15, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    A brilliant post Debbie... I captured the squirrel climbing my feeders through my windows and sometimes the moment itself outways the quality of the image...your captions put a big smile on my face after a long day at work...many thanks for that xx

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  37. eileeninmdNovember 15, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Deb, great captures of the Redbellied and its peanut. I just love the woodies, they are wonderful yardbirds. I hope you are well and all is fine. Take care! Eileen

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  38. SpringmanNovember 15, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    It's like the red-belly doesn't want you to work so hard. Backyard birding could be a very bad influence on your productivity. I am waiting to see a true redheaded woodpecker one day. By the way, I'll join the chorus, your new header is crazy good. What a bloom!

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  39. John @ Beans and I on the LooseNovember 16, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    I like that last shot, his stance, the best. They came out well for shooting through a window.

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  40. PatNovember 16, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love these guys. He's a cutie!

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  41. ArijaNovember 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    So nice to see the red on it's belly. Delightful poses and shots as well as description. A really eye-catching bird.
    Any work area needs a diversion or two.

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  42. Rambling WoodsNovember 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    That looks like a young male who is just getting his full red head.. They do love peanuts and I have a peanut feeder for them here in the yard...Michelle

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  43. LarryNovember 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Gorgeous sots of the Red-bellied Woodpecker Debbie! That last shot is so woodpecker!

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  44. Kerri FarleyNovember 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    These are amazing! Love them!

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