Thinks It's A Hummingbird 80036 by Gordon W

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10-JAN-2008

Thinks It's A Hummingbird 80036

Gila Woodpecker on a Hummingbird feeder

Or is this a new species of bird destined to be named the Hummingpecker?
( No lewd jokes, please. :-) )

Photographed in the Sonoran Desert north of Mesa, Arizona USA.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Rob Rosetti		27-Jan-2008 10:40
Fantastic!! And cute!

Martin Wenzel		12-Jan-2008 13:49
Great shot, Gordon!

Laura Sebastianelli		11-Jan-2008 04:27
That a great capture -- s/he is practically contorted!

Sylvie C		11-Jan-2008 03:38
Great dof! Well done.

Sue Weisensel		11-Jan-2008 03:37
I'd like to try putting out the humming bird feeder, but in these parts, it would quickly freeze. An interesting shot.

globalgadabout		11-Jan-2008 03:31
good shot...he seems to have a taste for the hummer rations

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		11-Jan-2008 03:18
What are you putting in your feeder to make the humming birds grow to such size? Great shot and one for the books.

Guest		11-Jan-2008 02:47
Stuning shot!! GMV

monil		11-Jan-2008 02:00
Cucurisoty of naute. Weel seen and well done.