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MEGHAN

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on: January 06, 2010, 08:53:51 PM
Spent a beautiful day outside today.
I had just decided to head for home, when I heard the distinctive call of a Pileated Woodpecker.
He landed in a tree 20ft above my head and stayed there while I photographed him for 20 minutes.
Getting these shots made my day!
I am so happy to have been able to get some great images (in my opinion) of this beautiful male.
One of these is going up on my wall!
Enjoy
Meghan








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Reply #1 on: January 06, 2010, 09:04:01 PM
great find and great pics.  I'd say 5 and 6 are my faves.  Great coluring in the red.
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Reply #2 on: January 06, 2010, 11:08:25 PM
Meg ... great pix, I can't even pick a favourite!  

Photo #5 is awesome ... looks like flames are shooting from his head!  :lol:

Jo-Anne  :D
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Jo-Anne :)

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Reply #3 on: January 07, 2010, 01:30:27 AM
lmao "There's your stupid woodpecker" !!!
Glad you finally got one on film  :D  
I too like the fifth picture of the flammin head
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Reply #4 on: January 07, 2010, 09:57:42 AM
great pics meghan!
you,re gonna run out of birds at this rate!!! # 5 is my fav., also.
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Reply #5 on: January 07, 2010, 04:29:38 PM
Way to go Meghan!  I need to trail you, you're getting great birds to shoot.  I too like #5 - definitely a framer!
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Reply #6 on: January 07, 2010, 04:39:17 PM
An awsome rare find good for you!!!
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Reply #7 on: January 08, 2010, 05:38:45 AM
#5 for me as well, great shots.
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Reply #8 on: January 08, 2010, 03:22:30 PM
Nice shooting Meghan, fantastic find, you can tag along on our next outting to bring us luck, the owls and birds seem to like you. I hope to get a Pileated this year too. Photo #5 is my favourite as well.
Very nice work.

Clemens 8)
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Reply #9 on: January 09, 2010, 09:54:35 AM
Although #5 is a great shot I would go for #6 just for the character. Love that over the shoulder look
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Reply #10 on: January 09, 2010, 06:50:43 PM
#5 looks best but I would go for #6
You have GREAT LUCK!
cheers
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Reply #11 on: January 10, 2010, 03:39:19 AM
Wow!!
Thanks everyone.
I'm glad you all enjoyed these shots.
I've been trying to get some keepers of Pileated Woodpeckers for a while now (just ask Crystal)
Clemens...I'm game to go anywhere.
I'm off Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's every week. So anyone is welcome to PM me with a day or so notice and I'm there!!
Thanks again all of you.
I was so happy to be able to photograph one of these birds.
I've seen them a few times, heard them often but I never get any really good shots. they are very skittish and usually don't hang around. But this guy was only interested in getting an early dinner so I took full advantage. 400 frames shot over my head full advantage.  :D
Again..worth the drive to Presquile!!!
Meghan
**I'm a little torn on which one I like the best..I'm leaning towards the over- the -shoulder shot as well**



« Last Edit: December 31, 1969, 07:00:00 PM by MEGHAN »
"Birds are a visual treat that reaffirms the joy and goodness of living. Birds are also the most elegant expression of life”.
Roger Tory Peterson


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