I could hear the Red-bellied Woodpecker around the swamp from the distinctive shrill call. Sound bouncing off the water can make the exact direction hard to pinpoint. Eventually the flash of red gave away his position.
This tree branch has a number of holes the woodpecker was exploring while a juvenile Little Blue Heron looked on.
Satisfied, the heron returned to sentry duty.
Fun shot. I love it when you can get a couple different birds in the same photo; it adds scale and personality, especially when you catch them interacting.
Thanks! Fun to watch and getting the shot is a bonus.
Very nice! Two birds on one tree, what luck😊
Thanks! It is always a surprise, and a nice one, to see that happen. More often there is a squabble and a quick exit for one of them.