most recent images Downy Woodpecker in a snowstorm

This is courtesy of my friend, Pete Grieves birdfeeder. Thank you, Pete! Comments

appreciated, thank you!

It might not be as "clean" as some other fantastic bird pictures we can see on this site, but this one shows really the tough condition this bird is facing. I really feel pity for this creature. Very nice image. Regards, Jean-Marc

I was standing in a friend's back yard in a blustery wind with snow falling briskly. We were taking in the scene and marveling at how tough these little birds are. I had my 18-200mm VR on the camera and got off a few handheld at 200mm, but I was freezing. So, even at 1/160 sec the VR didn't really save the day. Still, I liked this for the reason you mentioned, Jean-Marc.

 

Thanks, as always!

 

Dick