Red-headed Woodpecker and Red Squirrel


Posted by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:18 am

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The squirrel went up a tree near the one where the woodpeckers nest but they didn't even tolerate that. The woodpecker chased the squirrel and bit him until he ran for safety.
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:31 am
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That squirrel is going to have sore toes, Axel! Brilliant capture of the defensive action of the woodpecker.

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by david fletcher on Sun Jun 04, 2023 7:47 am
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Fab interaction Axel. A brilliant capture to get.
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by peter makuch on Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:11 am
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a good nature value image as a documenter shot, well taken AXEL.
 

by SantaFeJoe on Sun Jun 04, 2023 2:51 pm
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OOOOOH!!! That's got to hurt!

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by Karl Egressy on Sun Jun 04, 2023 8:18 pm
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Amazing action shot captured. I like the story too.
 

by paul fletcher on Sun Jun 04, 2023 9:25 pm
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Great image, and an interesting story, to accompany it, Axel.
 

by gregc on Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:35 am
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Cool interaction, great you can see the eyes of both in the action.
 

by himadri roy on Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:48 am
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Exclusive presentation. Superb.
 

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