Usually we see pictures of woodpeckers only with, well, wood. But this one is pecking a mango! What a great catch, Madhu. Brought a smile to my face, and left my mouth watering for that delicious mango.
very cool shot – and my son loves mangoes so when he come shame I will have to show him this photo – great capture… the little piece of mayo hanging just adds to the raw feel.
how cool is this! the only woodpeckers i have seen have been pecking on trees, and also on the ground, looking for insects. although my neighbour, who has wooden siding on his house, has had to repair a small hole because of a woodpecker drilling the outside wall!
That is a lovely click. . The woodpecker is enjoying the delicious mango. .
That he is, without a doubt!!! 🙂
Usually we see pictures of woodpeckers only with, well, wood. But this one is pecking a mango! What a great catch, Madhu. Brought a smile to my face, and left my mouth watering for that delicious mango.
Rather strange behaviour for a woodpecker, I agree Nandini! The lure of the juicy fruit must have been too much to resist 🙂
Oh, sumptuous, Madhu!
The woodpecker nods in agreement Riba 🙂
Joy is to see such nice photographs. Great capture, Madhu!
Ah, thank you, thank you!! That is a huge compliment coming from you 🙂
You have been an the perfect spot in the perfect moment… Who wouldn’t want to feast on such a delicious mango?! 🙂
Ah yes, I am positioned just right to capture my mango thieves Ese. That is the best part of being on the top floor.
mangoes – my favourite fruits… lucky bird! 🙂
Indeed. And taking the easy way out! 😀
Beautiful!
Thank you Hans.
Joy for the woodpecker, no doubt, but I hope it was way out of your reach so you were able to share with complete equanimity? 🙂
🙂 Yes, these were far out of reach, so there was no conflict of interest Meredith.
Methinks the woodpecker and I both find joy in this act! 🙂
Of course! Joy is contagious Kathryn 🙂
hmm, I guess I do not mind sharing some mago with that lovely bird. 🙂
I certainly don’t Imelda! 🙂
Sweet! Trying to imagine the slurpy sounds!
It appears no one taught this little fellow how to slurp Patti! 😀
Wow, that is one beautiful picture! I don’t think I have ever seen a woodpecker before.
Thank you. I don’t remember having seen one from this close either!
Awesome capture Madhu! When did you take this?
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Thank you Siddhartha. I clicked these late July almost at the end of the mango season.
What a great shot Madhu! I have been trying to get a picture of the Humming Birds in my Lavender for a week without luck.
Thank you Valentine. I hope your hummingbirds slow down long enough for a perfect shot 🙂
very cool shot – and my son loves mangoes so when he come shame I will have to show him this photo – great capture… the little piece of mayo hanging just adds to the raw feel.
That woodpecker sure is enjoying the mango! Slurp! 😀
how cool is this! the only woodpeckers i have seen have been pecking on trees, and also on the ground, looking for insects. although my neighbour, who has wooden siding on his house, has had to repair a small hole because of a woodpecker drilling the outside wall!
thanks for sharing this delightful moment! 🙂
stunning photo…