Thursday, January 30, 2014

Woodpecker & Squirrel

Hello everyone!  A very warm welcome to you all!  The video I have chosen for this post is a 2 minute clip of a woodpecker fending off a squirrel.  I found it quite fascinating.  Enjoy!

As I have mentioned in previous posts, I really enjoy photographing squirrels, and they never disappoint me as far as being 'models' for my amateur photographic skills.  :)  This time was no exception.  You will see in the first photo that he actually posed for me, and in the other two I just caught him walking and up in a tree.  This was the first time I have actually captured a squirrel high up in a tree...he stayed still long enough for me!  (last photo). You just need to click on the images to see a larger view.



Thank you all so much for visiting me here!  I always enjoy and appreciate reading your kind thoughts, which you are always welcome to share.

33 comments:

  1. Wow, life's hard when you're up a tree!! Super photos you have, that snow, and the bushy tail, lovely. Cheers from Jean.

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  2. I've feeling a little uninformed right now. I didn't know that woodpeckers stored nuts in the holes they drilled. I always thought they were just eating what they could find in the tree. I wouldn't have had the nerve of that squirrel to try to steal the nuts.

    Your squirrel shots are very nice. I really like the last one.

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  3. I did not know woodpeckers gathered nuts either -- - - and stored them! I thought they just ate bugs. Who knew that squirrels thought they could win with a bird as tough as that woodpecker. Very, very interesting video.

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    1. I thought the same thing as well

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  4. Noble tree



    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
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  5. I love the first squirrel photo. He really does look like he's posing for you!

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  6. Upea video Kiitos Linda:)

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  7. really enjoyed the squirrel video, and i agree with you about them being cool to photograph ... your photos are charming!

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  8. A very funny video accompanied by such beautiful pictures.
    Greetings.

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  9. Interesting video!

    Those squirrels are big and handsome fellows. They must be bigger than Finnish squirrels.

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  10. Interesting video and great photos!

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  11. Survival is tough for our friends in nature. Both squirrels and woodpeckers are great survivors.
    Great post Linda.

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  12. Me gustan esas fotos de las ardillas. Yo no he conseguido fotografiarlas bien en la naturaleza, tengo que aprender. Un abrazo,

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  13. Hola, Linda!!!

    Muchas gracias por visitar mi blog, es un gran honor para mí, y por darme la oportunidad de conocer tu trabajo...estupendas fotografías!!!

    Un abrazo desde Gran Canaria, Islas Canarias, España!!! ;)

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  14. j'aime beaucoup les images de ces petits animaux, merci Linda
    bonne journée

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  15. Love that photo of the squirrel in the snow. And I love the video of the woodpecker/squirrel war :)

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  16. Hello Linda,
    You have super photo (squirel is so cute) and I learn a new english word "woodpecker"it's "un Pic Epeiche" in French.
    Have a nice Friday

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  17. So interesting! I liked seeing the snow too; I live in the AZ desert! Thank you for stopping by and visiting me on my birthday.

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  18. Hi Linda! Would you please provide me with a link to your Facebook page? I couldn't find it by searching with your name.
    Thanks!
    Ceil

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  19. I like squirrels, too. :-)

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  20. I enjoyed the video and the photos Linda! Thank you!

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  21. Squirrels can be quite funny. Until they eat the heads off your tulips! Or get in your attic. ;)

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  22. What a fun post, Linda! I would have loved showing this video to my third graders when I was teaching! Have a happy weekend! Hope you're warm!

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  23. Amazing video, Linda, and beautiful photos ! I enjoy !
    Lie(f)s.

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  24. Great movie. Your pictures are good but one looks very cold.

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  25. Great post Linda! I never tire of watching the wildlife in my own back yard!

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  26. That so cute, Linda! I want to see squirrel in person. :)

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  27. Je ne savais pas que les pics bois mettaient des noix dans les trous, très intéressant, il défend bien sont territoire, surprenant à voir! Tes photos sont superbes! Bisous tout doux et bonne journée dans la neige...!

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  28. Nice photos but I'm not a fan of squirrels!!

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  29. An interesting video of woodpecker, thanks for sharing.

    Regards :)

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  30. That was a great video! And your photos of squirrels are nice. I haven't been fortunate to capture them in action like you did.

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  31. So sweet squirrel and lovely video
    Have a nice weekend :)

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  32. Good video between two nut rivals. You must have the green woodpecker too in North America as that's the cartoon one with it's distinctive Ya- ha- ha- ha- ha call.

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