{"id":128142,"date":"2024-04-30T02:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T07:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=128142"},"modified":"2024-04-30T03:58:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T08:58:11","slug":"female-and-male-red-bellied-woodpecker-portraits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/04\/30\/female-and-male-red-bellied-woodpecker-portraits\/","title":{"rendered":"Female And Male Red-bellied Woodpecker Portraits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, I am sharing a few of the Red-bellied Woodpecker portraits I’ve taken in my friend and fellow photographer Steve Creek’s amazing birdy yard<\/span><\/a> in Arkansas.<\/p>\n

\"FemaleFemale Red-bellied Woodpecker portrait in Arkansas \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/800, ISO 1250, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m starting with the female Red-bellied Woodpecker because I can and because I want to. I haven’t seen the female woodpeckers coming in to the suet feeder as often as the males; they could already be incubating eggs. I’m not really sure.<\/p>\n

I believe the female Red-bellied Woodpeckers are just as stunning as the males. You can disagree with me if you like, but I won’t change my mind about that.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult male Red-bellied Woodpecker portrait \u2013 Nikon D500, f6.3, 1\/1600, ISO 5000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The male Red-bellied Woodpeckers are striking, handsome birds. With their neon orange-red heads, plus the black and white feathers on their wings and backs, they are hard to ignore.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale Red-bellied Woodpecker close up \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/2000, ISO 1000, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The Red-bellied Woodpeckers that come to Steve’s suet feeder are close to where I sit on his deck, and they are very cooperative. If I took off my 1.4x teleconverter, I might be able to get their whole bodies in the frame. The portraits aren’t cropped by much at all, though. Full-body shots might be a bit tight.<\/p>\n

\"Red-belliedRed-bellied Woodpecker male portrait \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1000, ISO 1000, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I am thoroughly enjoying having these Red-bellied Woodpeckers in my viewfinder, listening to their calls, and watching their behaviors. I’m very fond of woodpeckers, as I’m sure you all can tell!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Red-bellied Woodpecker photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Today, I am sharing a few of the Red-bellied Woodpecker portraits I’ve taken in my friend and fellow photographer Steve Creek’s amazing birdy yard in 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