Watching him alight on a bare coconut tree trunk with all his colours on display is even more joyful Lynne. But he never stays long enough for me to grab my camera.
Yes, you should call him Joy 🙂 I have only seen a woodpecker in a cartoon before. It is a lovely bird, colourful with some nice patterns on its feathers. I love this shot, Madhu!
So cool! I understand the joy you feel–we had a pileated woodpecker that came every fall to eat the apples from the tree just outside our bedroom window. The kids were little and named it Apple, which is more specific to the circumstances than the feelings inspired by the bird’s visits. Wishing you more Joy!
So Woodpeckers like mangoes? Interesting. I love the way he is tucked in there in this shot. We have some kind of tree outside our new kitchen balcony, no fruit of any kind, but a lovely tree none the less, and that is joy for me.
I had no idea either Angeline. This one is usually hammering away at a coconut tree trunk. Watching all the other creatures feasting on the mangoes must have seemed too tempting!
Your tree sounds lovely. Look forward to ‘seeing’ it 🙂
I love the title (as well as the photo!) “Joy is …” makes me wonder how I’d finish the sentence. Today? Joy is a rich email from a new friend. Or success with technology. Or a wild wind at night. Thanks for the chance to think joy.
Thank you Meg. This is a weekly challenge started by fellow blogger – Kan Walk Will Travel. I have linked to her post above. You are welcome to join in if this inspires you 🙂
This is my neighbour’s tree Ian, so I only pluck those that I can reach from my window! 🙂 They don’t seem too interested in harvesting the fruit, probably because these are wild mangoes. Sweet, but fibrous and thick skinned. My gain 🙂
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!
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awww a lesser flameback! such a beau
Isn’t he? I wish i could have caught more of that ‘flameback’. Thank you for stopping by Christybharath.
Totally 🙂 he’s all over vedanthangal and theosophical society in adyar these days
What a brilliant capture! 🙂
Thank you Rekha. He was an irresistible subject 🙂
Very cute. I’ve never seen one before 🙂
This is my first close encounter with one Norma. Have only had fleeting glimpses of their disappearing tails before 🙂
Definitely, a moment of joy for you both.
Watching him alight on a bare coconut tree trunk with all his colours on display is even more joyful Lynne. But he never stays long enough for me to grab my camera.
Indeed it is!!! 🙂
Glad you agree Marina 🙂 Thanks for the share.
Lovely capture…
Thank you Nihar.
Yes, you should call him Joy 🙂 I have only seen a woodpecker in a cartoon before. It is a lovely bird, colourful with some nice patterns on its feathers. I love this shot, Madhu!
I have been trying for a shot of his golden back in vain Paula. Seems like he has eyes behind his head! Not giving up though, I know he lives nearby 🙂
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Love this image, Madhu. I hope he leaves some mangoes for you. 🙂
Thank you Sylvia. This is about a month old. The mangoes are long gone, as are all my avian friends 😦
That’s what I would call ‘cupboard love’. 😛
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Marvelous example of nature’s majesty.
Truly. Sadly the season is too brief. Shall have to wait until June next to catch them again.
Joy for me would be the woodpecker or having the mango tree, but both…superb! 🙂
Yes, I know! I am fortunate the mango tree is so irresistible to these lovely creatures 🙂
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So cool! I understand the joy you feel–we had a pileated woodpecker that came every fall to eat the apples from the tree just outside our bedroom window. The kids were little and named it Apple, which is more specific to the circumstances than the feelings inspired by the bird’s visits. Wishing you more Joy!
Thank you Naomi. I never knew woodpeckers ate fruit until now!!
So Woodpeckers like mangoes? Interesting. I love the way he is tucked in there in this shot. We have some kind of tree outside our new kitchen balcony, no fruit of any kind, but a lovely tree none the less, and that is joy for me.
I had no idea either Angeline. This one is usually hammering away at a coconut tree trunk. Watching all the other creatures feasting on the mangoes must have seemed too tempting!
Your tree sounds lovely. Look forward to ‘seeing’ it 🙂
What a beautiful creature! Truly a joy to have a mango tree and such interesting company… Lucky you, Madhu!
Thanks Kan. Not sure why the link doesn’t show up on your post!
oh what a great capture! i love mangoes! 🙂
Thank you Lolawi. I do too, but I love these visitors even more 🙂
Joy is . . . posing for my favourite photographer while I eat mango . . . says the woodpecker 🙂
😀 I wish he would pose and not hide behind those branches Gilly.
Lovely, so cute, dear Madhu!!! 🙂 claudine
Isn’t he? That tree is a temptress! 🙂
I love the title (as well as the photo!) “Joy is …” makes me wonder how I’d finish the sentence. Today? Joy is a rich email from a new friend. Or success with technology. Or a wild wind at night. Thanks for the chance to think joy.
Thank you Meg. This is a weekly challenge started by fellow blogger – Kan Walk Will Travel. I have linked to her post above. You are welcome to join in if this inspires you 🙂
What a stunning capture Madhu!Thanks.
Thank you Dilip. The mango made him sit still long enough to click this. He is usually very fidgety.
That woodpecker would not be welcome in my mango tree! I like mangos too much. lol
This is my neighbour’s tree Ian, so I only pluck those that I can reach from my window! 🙂 They don’t seem too interested in harvesting the fruit, probably because these are wild mangoes. Sweet, but fibrous and thick skinned. My gain 🙂
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…