Red-bellied Woodpecker | H.J. Ruiz - Avian101

Red-bellied Woodpecker

The last time I was in Florida I had the opportunity to photograph the Red-bellied Woodpecker.

This bird has a favorite tree to look for insects and other creepy crawlers: High on the palm trees. Knowing their preference I always head for the tallest palm trees and look all around the trunk near the top. I do this because they creep around the trunk when they see someone approach the tree in other words they hide from you. I have noticed that most of the different types of woodpeckers use that same strategy to avoid intruders.

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My grandson Tyler ready for Halloween! He’s 2 1/2 yrs. old

Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101

Tags: birds, photography, photos of birds, Red-bellied Woodpecker, woodpeckers

15 thoughts on “Red-bellied Woodpecker”

Jesse on October 30, 2012 at 8:52 am said:

love the birds and your cute little grandson.. 🙂

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 11:13 am said:
  
  Thank you for your comment! 🙂
  
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The Backdoor Artist on October 30, 2012 at 9:05 am said:

Nice birds, awesome grandson!

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 9:14 am said:
  
  Thank you very much! 🙂
  
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jmgoyder on October 30, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

You were one of the first blogs I ever subscribed to. I have never looked back!

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 11:14 am said:
  
  Thank you Julie! 🙂
  
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maviedesign on October 30, 2012 at 10:51 am said:

Cool photos of birds you have here. Keep snapping and posting!

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 11:16 am said:
  
  Thank you, I will! 🙂
  
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  - maviedesign on October 30, 2012 at 11:19 am said:
    
    Oh also keep drawing/painting too! Art never die 🙂
tootlepedal on October 30, 2012 at 12:44 pm said:

I always like a woodpecker shot. Thank you.

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 1:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tom! 🙂
  
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Tranquil Moments Photography on October 30, 2012 at 1:55 pm said:

NIce bird photos…I didn’t see one woodpecker when I was in Florida. Lots of Egrets, Flamingos and Hurons. Cute lil grandson you have there Av.

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- avian101 on October 30, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much D! 🙂
  
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christinerobinsonart on October 31, 2012 at 12:54 am said:

very cute!

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- avian101 on October 31, 2012 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Thanks Christine! 🙂
  
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