[Leica] IMG: Lesson Learned Part Two

[telyt at earthlink.net (Douglas Herr)]

Jim Nichols <jhnichols@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>I had never looked closely, either, but, in looking for convenient subjects 
>in my and my neighbor's yards, I spotted the tree with some texture and 
>shadows.  I suspect that they attach themselves with their feet, and then 
>work the area that they can reach, before moving on to another perch spot. 
>All creatures have their habits, even if they can't use Leicas.
>
>Jim Nichols
>Tullahoma, TN USA
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Philippe Orlent" <philippe.orlent@pandora.be>
>To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:17 PM
>Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Lesson Learned Part Two
>
>
>> Didn't know woodpeckers picked in patterns.
>> Thanks for showing,
>> Philippe
>
>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/B-W/Woodpecker 
>>> +Grafitti.jpg.html

This looks like the work of a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.  A less-orderly 
pattern is more likely the work of the Williamson's Sapsucker of the western 
mountains.

The woodpecker typically moves a bit for each hole to use the most efficient 
drilling leverage.


Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com