Red-naped Sapsucker ready for take-off by amontanaview
amontanaview

Red-naped Sapsucker ready for take-off by

Taken near Sweathouse Creek west of Victor, Montana USA

Canon EOS 40D, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO: 640, 300mm
Cannon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM lens

Dec 2011

Favorite

About amontanaview

Merle Loman is an outdoor enthusiast living in the Bitterroot Valley located south of Missoula in western Montana. Her adventures start there but will also travel the world. She runs, hikes, bikes, fishes, hunts, skis and always take photos.

View Full Profile

Tags

red naped sapsucker, woodpecker, bird, nature

Comments

  • Bryan D. Spellman
    Bryan D. Spellman8 months ago

    Very good catch! I’ve seen few birds with any color on them yet this year.

  • Ray Clarke
    Ray Clarke8 months ago

  • Samohsong
    Samohsong8 months ago

    Nice capture Merle! ~Sam

  • Another favorite bird for me. I am surprised at how many we have around here.

    – amontanaview

  • GiselaSchneider
    GiselaSchneider8 months ago


    these birds are such a challenge to capture and you did it Merle !! He is wonderful !

  • Rick & Deb Larson
    Rick & Deb Larson8 months ago

    Cool shot (beautiful markings and colors)!!! I Just ♥ how his feathers are all ruffled … perfect timing and shot my friend!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺

  • Barb Miller
    Barb Miller2 months ago

    Congratulations. A great capture.

    Featured December 13, 2011

  • Oh, thank you! I have some other photos I need to submit here. I will try to do that. We actually have many species here in the winter and they are quite active….I will get going on this topic. They are a favorite species of mine. Such personality.

    – amontanaview

  • Larry Trupp
    Larry Trupp26 days ago

    Very nice capture

  • Thank you Larry! Love your group. I love to visit the group to see all the gorgeous entries.

    – amontanaview