Thursday, January 20, 2011

Pure Entertainment

This is what I do on a cold, snowy day!!!!!   I watch my birds!!!!   All of these pictures are of two male PILEATED WOODPECKERS chasing each other around a tree...  They would go round and round ---and I tried to get their pictures when they'd come back to 'my' side.... Pictures don't really show it the way it was ---but you will get the idea.  I apologize that there's one of our deck rails in the way.






















Hope you enjoyed seeing my little entertainers....   I stood there with my camera for the longest time --watching these guys play!!!!  I guess they were staying very active since the temperature outside was about 20 degrees F---and there was about 5 inches of snow on the ground..  All of these pictures were taken on Thursday,  January 13.

Hugs,
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66 comments:

  1. ratiehJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    refreshing entertainment in the evening! (Indonesian time) =)

    have a great day Betsy.. ^^

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Hi Betsy, I know these two were fun to watch. We see the pileated woodpecker occasionally in the woods but can never get a good close-up. We both enjoyed your wonderful pictures this a.m. Have a great day.

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  3. mamahasspokenJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Great pictures! Curious as to how you got such a clear picture. Did you open your window? If I took pictures through my windows, they would have all these dirt marks on them from the dirty windows.....
    Also wonder what would happen if the woodpeckers ever caught each other...

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  4. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪January 20, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Woodpeckers do display a lot of dancing. I enjoyed what you saw when I was in Singapore.

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  5. ValerieJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    I sure hope it warms up for you soon! Such wonderful weather eh??

    Love the woodpeckers. I only see these guys perhaps once a year. I was thinking of maybe a larger suet feeder at the back of the yard - where I have seen them. Not so sure Larry will want me getting ANOTHER feeder - although he is catching on - he has started picking up my camera when he is home for lunch and capturing some of what I miss while I am at work!

    Who know - maybe he will start photographing again - (He was an amateur film slr guy when we first got married!)

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  6. Ruth HiebertJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    WOW! What a special treat! I get executed to see one of these guys,from a long way off.My camera would have been very busy to see a sight like this.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  7. SunnyJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Good morning, Betsy ! Wow looky here ~ I made the front row of your peeps !! :)

    Your woodpeckers are mighty dapper looking! Mom and I used to sit at her table by the sliders doors in the winter and have coffee and watch the birds and chat.

    Nice memories you just brough back to me ~ Thankyou , Hugs! and have a great day !

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  8. pamJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    I wish I had some of those in our yard. We used to have one, but I haven't seen him this year.

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  9. NealJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I think it's fun to watch about any animal and birds are no exception. You got some very nice shots of the woodpeckers.

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  10. KathyAJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    We refer to scenes like this one as 'kitty TV'. The four of them used to sit on the sun porch and watch avidly!

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  11. JenJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I'd buy a ticket to that show! ;) ha! Lucky you.

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  12. Janice KJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I think you hit the jackpot! I have seen two on the same tree before but much too far away to get such good pictures. I haven't heard my pilated for a while, but he seems to always come back.

    Those pictures are really neat!

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  13. TaborJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Wow. Our usually stay far away.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Great pictures of the woodpeckers! I would have enjoyed watching them as well!

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  15. ameliaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Great pictures!! I wish the ones we see would come closer but they don't!

    It's -30 here this morning. Brrr!!!

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  16. Fred AltonJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love watching them play. You captured some great pictures Betsy.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Years ago where I lived in rural Virginia, we had a pileated woodpecker, enjoyable to watch as he pecked out his daily meal. Thanks for sharing the photos of these 2 beautiful birds.

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  18. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I hear woodpeckers in my neighborhood from time to time, but only once have I actually seen one. Great photos of these little clowns.

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  19. DarlaJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Tell them the female was here the other day. Cool photos, I bet you are so ready for that snow to melt!

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  20. imacJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Aint Nature wonderful.

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  21. KarinJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Send them my way - I could use some entertainers like that! They are gorgeous Betsy and you got great shots of them! One day off today and so much to do!! Take care!

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  22. ConnieJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Your bird entertainers are probably better than watching a movie or a TV show, Betsy. You got some really great pictures! :)

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  23. Cicero SingsJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I've seen them dance around the trees too, but not this year. Fun to watch.

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  24. Small City ScenesJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Excellent shots, Betsy. I get the idea that they are playing ring around the tree with you a willing participant. haha!! You are fortunate to see the Pileated up so close. I see them winging their way overhead into the woods. And don't get any pictures. MB

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  25. CatherineJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Watching the birds is always a good way to spend a cold and snowy day. And these ones look like they are very good entertainment! :)

    xo Catherine

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  26. Cheryl @ TFDJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    What a treat! I haven't seen any pileated woodpeckers here yet, altho I'm sure there must be some out there. We've had the red-bellied, the red-headed, and the downy in our yard. I'd love to see this one. Thanks, Betsy, for sharing these great photos. ~Cheryl

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  27. Ginny HartzlerJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    These are great pictures, Betsy! Once in a while I will see two in the tree across the street, but I've never been able to get a pictures of them. They will go around to the other side every time they spot anything!!

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  28. DorothyJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Great pictures, Betsy! I would have a fit if one of those came into my sight!

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  29. HarrietJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Great pictures! Looks like they have been busy working on that tree!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Betsy, You doubled my pleasure at seeing my favorite birds! I just love all of the Woodpeckers! Great pictures. It looks like our coming snow may not be so bad later... we'll see! Have a great day!

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  31. Big DudeJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    We have them here, but only see them occasionally. Have you got the snow shovel ready for round 3.

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  32. TracyJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh How fun! I'm glad you specified the date because I was wondering when you'd gotten more snow.
    The woodpeckers are very lovely and just 'cute' you know? I can see the display in my head of them running around the tree.
    I hope all is well within your world...
    (((hugs)))

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  33. Arkansas PattiJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    You not only got a free show but you also had your trees doctored.
    Those pileated woodpeckers are so neat. Really nice shots.

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  34. MadSnapperJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    they are gorgeous and really entertaining on here, so i can imagine how much fun they are for real. at first glance i thought it said PLEATED woodpeckers. ha ha on me and getting OLD

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  35. Linda at To Behold The BeautyJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    It's interesting that you should have seen these two males interacting on one tree this way. Another blogger (Riverdaze) posted images of two female pileateds behaving in much the same way yesterday. Another example of interesting critter behavior.

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  36. Out on the prairieJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    A very nice capture. Cold is the word all over, it was 8 this morning, but alerts are out for this evening.

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  37. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Hello!
    Wonderful post!

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  38. Brenda Kay LedfordJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Betsy,
    How relaxing to watch the birds at the feeder. These photos are so beautiful. I just love those birds. They are so colorful and pretty. Your photos are just out-of-this world. I would love to be able to take such grand shots of birds. It's such a joy to visit your blog.

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  39. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Wonderful series, Betsy! We have a few species of woodpeckers here but none of these guys. They look just like Woody Woodpecker....or vice versa!

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  40. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Awesome photos...can't believe you got that many terrific photos of them...it's snowing here now...

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  41. floweringmamaJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Wow!! It's been snowing here now for a couple of hours, but the only birds out are the chickadees.

    Cathy @ Country Cathy

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  42. mudderbearJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    It's interesting that you can sit and just watch them for so long. I've never even seen one. When I look at your birds I want to hold them and pet them, but, maybe not these two. I don't think they would like that. ^.^)

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  43. nannyJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Wonder if all of that pecking warmed them up? lol

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  44. KayJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    It must have been fun watching them. My birds are "in hiding" today because it is extremely windy. I do see one hunkered down on the fence. Poor things.

    Kay

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  45. ChrisJanuary 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Wonderful pictures Betsy, I can see how much enjoyment you get by watching these lovely birds, especially when the weather keeps you at home.

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  46. LVJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Even your deck did not keep you from getting some great shots of these woodpeckers. I think they are colorful. We do not get many here.

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  47. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I was wondering if you still had snow! I love Woodpeckers they are just such neat birds. x

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  48. From the KitchenJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Your very own little "Woody" woodpeckers. They had a favorite tree in our backyard in Charleston. I loved to hear their peck, peck, pecking!!

    It's too cold here for man, beast or woodpeckers!!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  49. carolina nanaJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Looks like on the weather you'll be looking for more entertainers in the days to come. Hopefully the snow is gonna miss us.
    Have a blessed tomorrow
    Marilyn

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  50. CarlettaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    What fun! I kinda like that they're little red-headed joys. :)

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  51. LoranJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Betsy, I love your January header shot! And all the reds! You are having real winter there. Hope you stay warm and entertained by all those beautiful birds!

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  52. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I like the very red tops of their pointed heads! You too wonderful photos of them, Besty.

    More snow coming our way tomorrow!

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  53. BookncoffeeJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    So pretty! The whole blog is pretty! Love the cardinals.

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  54. DianeJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Their colors are striking. Nice shots, Betsy. Diane

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  55. Velvet Over SteelJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    How Cute, Betsy!! Your pictures still turn out great even from the distance. My camera would have focused on the 'railing'. Ha..

    Stay Warm!!!
    Hugs,
    Coreen

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  56. JanieJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Funny that they seem to be entertaining themselves as well as you with their chasing game. Does seem like a good way to stay warm.

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  57. JackieJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    56 comments before me! The reds and blacks against the snow is just beautiful

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Wonderful photos, Betsy! I wish we had them in our area. They are so great to watch....so striking!

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  59. SquirrelQueenJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Great photos Betsy, these guys must have been a hoot to watch. I would love to have a window view like yours.

    Do you ever do videos of your little birds?

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  60. NordisJanuary 21, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Wonderful photos.

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  61. diane bJanuary 21, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    That must be fun watching those characters. They are so colourful with their motor bike helmets on.

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  62. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    You are right. This is pure entertainment!

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  63. RoseJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I can so imagine this in real life! Were you laughing the whole time?

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  64. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Oh what a couple of pretty red-heads! lol I would love to see a video on these two sometime. I can imagine the chatter that goes on between them. lol ((hugs))

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  65. MaryJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Such gorgeous creatures! I'm suprised they will share that close space without chasing each other.

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  66. ruthinianFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    wow this is so cool. awesome.

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