Rare Garden Visitor - a photo on Flickriver

            I had just come down to put the kettle on this morning - and bleary eyed saw something a bit different hopping around at the far side of the back garden. 

Rubbing my eyes I couldn't believe it was a juvenile (female) Green Woodpecker - and thought it would be best just to enjoy watching it, knowing of course that bird photography rule - if you go to get your camera it will be gone when you get back. However I couldn't resist and luckily it was still there. 

She was actually working her way towards me when a squirrel came out of nowhere and chased her away. The only time I have ever seen a squirrel chase any bird in the garden, they must not like Green Woodpeckers!

I didn't have time to check any settings and shot through the window pane (and in the shade). Think that is the full list of excuses :-).

Have never seen a juvenile before.

Taken on: August 30, 2024

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Picus

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Camera: Nikon Z 8, f/6.3, 1/1600 sec, 800mm, ISO 6400 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon Z 8
Lens:	NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
Aperture:	f/6.3
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1600)
Focal Length:	800mm
ISO:	6400
Exposure Bias:	-1 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Gain Control:	High gain up
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 (Windows)
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