I have to admit to saving these photos for a special post. We went to Ochlockonee River State Park at the beginning of summer before it got too hot.
It was strictly time and chance to get to see these woodpeckers and I was proud of the few photos I took.
I aimed my camera at the tree when I saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker flying in.
While I stood there and watched, I realized this one was relieving the other one of baby duty.
A young one stuck his head out of the hole while I stood watching in awe. (you have to use your imagination)
And in a blink of the eye, the 2 adults had flown away and the baby went into hiding. But while it lasted, it made me happy to be at the right place at the right time.
On this same hike down by the river, I saw other woodpeckers.
Another young one showed up behind the adult.
Isn't he the cutest!!
I kept walking until I had reached a forest trail.
The Orange Milkweed was in full bloom.
And some pretty Phaon Crescents were enjoying the blooms.
I always tell people, the best way to get good photos is to go out often.
You always see something of interest, don't you think?
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...when you done enjoying the butterflies, send them up to us. We are seeing so few of them this year. Be well and cool, Diane.
Wonderful, woodpeckers and butterflies! Thank you,!
The pictures of the woodpeckers are AWESOME! You were at the right place at the right time. They are fascinating birds to watch. We have a family of woodpeckers living in the woods behind our house. We have named the oldest one Woody, after Woody Woodpecker. He is quite naughty when visiting the feeder on the back deck. Woody will land on the underside of the railing and pull the tail feathers of anyone in his way! The startled bird will chirp and fly away at which time Woody will help himself to their abandoned leftovers. He likes to poke a sunflower seed between the cracks in the wood and break it open with his beak. He has developed quite a reputation and would not win a popularity contest.
Jeannie@GetMeToTheCountry
Those woodpeckers are HARD TO PHOTOGRAPH!!--- they move so quickly! I've only captured them a few times! Loved this hike with you and all the pretty sights! Are yall staying COOL down there?--- mercy-- it's so HOT 🔥 🥵 😫 🔥
Hello Diane :)
What brilliant captures, just wonderful encounters of both the woodpeckers and the butterflies, and the Milkweed is very pretty. I did use my imagination, Diane, and think you were very lucky to notice so much :)
It's 35degrees here, but it has been 37degrees, so it's far too hot to go outside, and the forecast for Monday and Tuesday is 42 degrees!
Thank you for sharing your gorgeous captures, I really enjoyed seeing them.
Hugs
Sonjia.
A post full of lovely photographs ... thank you.
Have a happy new month of August.
All the best Jan
Oh, you really got some great photos of the Woodpeckers! That's terrific!! Especially the Baby one!! Wow!! And that beautiful butterfly! I don't think I've ever seen that one, nor those particular flowers. Perfect coloring for them! These really were special and well worth the wait to see them!
Wow excellent photos of the woodpeckers!!
Absolutely brilliant photos, and thanks for sharing them with us!!
Those brief glimpses of nature's rhythms are always such a gift, especially when captured by both eye and lens
I love red bellied woodpeckers! Great photos! Love the crescent butterfly too. xx
Wonderful photos of the woodpeckers. The butterfly is so pretty too
Such a great walk! Amazing photos of your woodpeckers. The butterflies and the orange milkweed is real pretty too.
What a beautiful series of photos!
The red-bellied woodpecker is truly magnificent, beautifully photographed, my compliments.
I wish you a good weekend.
Best regards Irma
The woodpeckers are incredible!
Loved tagging along on this hike — so many gorgeous little moments.
That crescent butterfly is a stunner.
Wow! ~ You were definitely in 'the right place at the right time! Amazing photos ~ so special ~ hugs,
an artist reflects ~
Love the woodpecker photos, we get a pair of them in our garden. In total we have 5 different woodpeckers that have visited the garden over the years.
Such beautiful woodpeckers. Your photos are spectacular, Diane. We have various kinds of the birds here, too. It's always fun when they land at our feeder in the fall and winter.
what an exciting photography moment...and even if you did not have your camera, it is always such a thrill to see and watch these beautiful birds care for their young. lucky for us, you did have the camera and were able to capture these moments, and save them for all time!! your images are amazing!! i would not have been able to save them for a special post, no not me, and you should be very proud!! you are right, go out often and be patient. some of my best pictures came from being patient. the butterflies are gorgeous!! enjoy the weekend, it is a little cooler here today and have a great new week!!
What a terrific opportunity! Great shots of the Red-bellied family. Love the butterflies and milkweed. We are almost back to "normal" and had our first woods trek since April last week. Sure is hot out there. I love it!
Dear Diane,
you truly captured some fantastic shots of the woodpeckers – both the big ones and the little ones. How utterly delightful! 🪵❤️ I once had the chance to observe woodpeckers feeding their young, too, but the chicks were barely visible, tucked away deep inside their nest…
The Orange Milkweed is such a beautiful and fascinating plant – and those Phaon Crescents match it perfectly in color and spirit. 🧡🦋 You’re absolutely right: we’d miss out on so many of these breathtaking sights if we didn’t step outside. Life is far too precious to be spent cooped up indoors all the time!
Wishing you a joyful and wonder-filled August! (And thank you for your sweet comment.)
Hugs, Traude 🌼
What a wonderful series on the Redbellied woodpecker, your photos are awesome. I love the pretty Crescent butterflies too.
Go often and have fun! Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.
A beautiful series of photos. Love the woodpecker and the butterflies. Have a wonderful weekend.
Great photos!
Those pics of the woodpeckers are so wonderful, Diane.
Woodpeckers are one of the birds that always feel special to me when I see them. Your photos are great! The butterfly is also a beauty.
This IS a special post. The woodpeckers are just fantastic and I haven't seen one for quite some time. These are especially beautiful. So, too, is your butterfly, so beautifully color coordinated with its floral background. These are stunners, Diane.
Brilliant photography!
Wonderful pics of these woodpeckers. As I probably will never come to Florida it´s interesting to have a look at the surroundings and your pics.
Have a good time and thanks for your kind visit to my blog.
Violetta
This is definitely one of your best posts yet! The pictures of the woodpeckers are amazing, and I especially loved seeing the butterfly and the milkweed, it's a beautiful flower I've never seen before.
Catching up ~ and how lucky/blessed you were to catch those amazing "woody" photos, just wonderful, and the wee one, too! Not to take away from the pretty flowers and flutter-bys, was a sweet visit here today, thanks!
Truly excellent coverage of the Red-bellied Woodpeckers.
Special indeed! I do like an industrious woodpecker.
Amalia
xo
You took such a lovely photo! Your description made it easy to use my imagination. Just look at that precious baby! You do capture beautiful moments in nature.
Has hecho unas fotografías preciosas, me encantan. Besos.
Great woodpecker shots!
Love that first and last photos! You must have a lot of patience, I am sure those pictures did not present themselves quickly.
Well it's not a blackbird I would see in my back garden, not with red on anyway, got some with white spots on which looks a bit odd I must admit. Love those woodpeckers
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