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Visiting family

October 9, 2024 by Mike Powell

For the next few weeks my postings will be sporadic as I spend time visiting family members. I know that some viewers are used to seeing almost daily posts and I wanted to reassure in advance them that nothing is wrong. I am hoping to be able to give a few updates during this period, if possible, and plan to resume my “normal” schedule in early November.

I spotted this Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) during a visit to Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge last week when the skies were completely cloudy and overcast. The light was limited, so the subject is nor illuminated very well, but I was happy that I was able to capture the texture of the snap on which the woodpecker was perched. If you look closely you can see some small holes in the tree where the woodpecker has been pecking away.

Posted in Autumn, Birds, Nature, Photography, wildlife | Tagged Canon 7D, Melanerpes carolinus, Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Tamron 18-400mm, Woodbridge VA, woodpecker | 8 Comments

8 Responses

on October 9, 2024 at 7:22 am | Reply Ann

Have a wonderful visit! Time spent with family is precious.
- on October 9, 2024 at 9:13 am | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Ann. I plan to be fully in the moment when with those family members, so my photography will drop down in terms of my priorities. 🙂
on October 9, 2024 at 9:45 am | Reply swbyers28

Happy travels!
- on October 9, 2024 at 12:07 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks. I’ll be on the road early tomorrow morning.
on October 9, 2024 at 2:34 pm | Reply Laura (PA Pict)

Enjoy your time with your family.
on October 9, 2024 at 3:27 pm | Reply Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)

Enjoy your time with family, Mike! We’ll be waiting for more of your lovely pictures when you return.
- on October 9, 2024 at 7:29 pm | Reply Mike Powell
  
  Thanks, Michelle.
on October 14, 2024 at 5:32 am | Reply kewtiebird

Gorgeous bird. And enjoy your family!