Good morning, dear Blogger friends. Once again, I have been AWOL but I am HERE now.
On Friday night, after a particularly mobile day (meaning I was in the car all day, ERGH) I eventually parked in the carport at 5pm. I decided, that as soon as I taken the goods from my car, a packet of groceries and several boxes of Avon (to be unpacked!) to pop over and say hello to my neighbor Ron They had been at their beach house on the North Coast for the past week and I had manned the office for her.
As I walked back into the farmyard, I head tap-tap-tap. Of course, I dashed back into my office and grabbed my camera.
And was amply rewarded...
Cardinal Woodpecker, male
The male Cardinal Woodpecker has a red crown with a brownish forecrown. Its heavily streaked throat and cheeks eliminates confusion with the female. The woodpecker breeding habits are monogamous.
The bright sunshine that evening prohibited me from actually seeing the detailed opening. This woodpecker has been hard at work in the jacaranda tree in my neighbor's garden. The opening faces my garden and I intend to keep an eye on it for future activity.
I am linking to Saturday Critters with Eileen, here
HAPPY SUNDAY TO YOU ALL!
Hello :=)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the male Cardinal Woodpecker. You have a good place to watch them in your neighbour's garden.
What a gorgeous little bird.
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ReplyDeleteGreat sighting of your Cardinal Woodpecker. Your photos are wonderful, it is a beautiful woodpecker. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
A beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to get all these photos. Very pretty bird.
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