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Gila woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

Photo by Aaron_G
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Notes:

Female bringing back food for her young

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EOL: Melanerpes uropygialis, Gila Woodpecker

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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
I can't even begin to explain the set up and patience I had to endure in order to get these so-so shots. I was also standing on a slight hill holding about a 3 lb. camera/lens combo with no monopod or tripod. I definitely worked for this one!

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PublishedJanuary 7, 2012

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