Photography of Birds – Set # 89

Set # 89

Red-bellied Wodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpeckers depend on dead trees for nesting. Recent studies have shown that these woodpeckers experienced low breeding due to cutting sites of dead trees; however, predators are still of main concern. The juvenile red-bellied woodpecker are ready to fledge its nest at 24 to 26 days of age. Natal dispersal has been observed on juvenile red-bellied woodpeckers. The juvenile red-bellied woodpecker remains approximately 27 weeks in its natal area after fledging. In some cases, the woodpecker may return to its natal area for breeding depending on predation levels and food resources.

Eastern Phoebe

It often nests on human structures such as bridges and buildings. Nesting activity may start as early as the first days of April. The nest is an open cup with a mud base and lined with moss and grass, built in crevice in a rock or man-made site; two to six eggs are laid. Both parents feed the young and usually raise two broods per year. The eastern phoebe is occasionally host to the nest-parasitic brown-headed cowbird.

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12 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 89”

Jane's Heartsong on July 14, 2020 at 8:53 am said:

First time I have seen the red belly on the Red-bellied woodpecker. good capture! Interesing facts on the eastern Phoebe

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 14, 2020 at 3:28 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, Jane. 🙂
  
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Indira on July 14, 2020 at 10:31 am said:

Yes…ditto here! First time the red belly is seen!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 14, 2020 at 3:29 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Indira. 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on July 14, 2020 at 12:18 pm said:

A wonderful pair you present today, HJ. It’s always a joy to see such a beautiful photo of the red-bellied woodpecker, one bird don’t see on the west coast. Same with the eastern phoebe, and what a lovely pose you captured, in great light. Many thanks,HJ.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 14, 2020 at 3:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, my dear friend. It’s always a pleasure to have you visiting. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on July 14, 2020 at 10:34 pm said:

“Phoebe” is such a beautiful name for a bird!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 14, 2020 at 10:43 pm said:
  
  Thank you, D. 🙂
  
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sv-anui.com on July 15, 2020 at 5:55 am said:

Beautiful rainbow colours, HJ!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 15, 2020 at 3:03 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Chris. 🙂
  
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13glidermom on July 15, 2020 at 11:15 am said:

Thanks for these fabulous photos! We actually have both of these!
The Red-bellies come to the suet block daily.
Our Phoebe nested twice this year, in the space under our porch where the basement opens out to the driveway.
Wish I could get pics like these!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 15, 2020 at 3:24 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much, 13. For sharing. 🙂
  
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