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Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

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p.1 #1 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Howdy,

I did have the opportunity to photograph the Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) in the Dominican Republic. It is very similar to the Jamaican Woodpecker (Melanerpes radiolatus). The DR's Woodpecker has a bit of a black patch on the top of the head, which the Jamaican Woodpecker does not. It is very similar to our Northern Flicker, but its' flight pattern is quite different and really hard to capture a shot while it's flying.

It is a loud vocalizing woodpecker that loves coconuts.

Here are 6 photos for your enjoyment, your C & C is always welcome.

Photos 2,3,4,5 were taken using a Canon Mark IV with the 70-200mm f/2.8 version II in conjunction with the 2.0X Extender version III. I was quite happy with the results.

Larry

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 500 mm f/4.0 1/1000 sec 800 ISO +1.0 EV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 400 mm f/5.6 1/640 sec 800 ISO +0.7 EV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 400 mm f/5.6 1/200 sec 640 ISO +0.7 EV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 400 mm f/5.6 1/3200 sec 640 ISO +0.7 EV

Edited on Feb 24, 2013 at 08:12 PM · View previous versions

Feb 24, 2013 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #2 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Last two

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 238 mm f/5.6 1/125 sec 250 ISO +0.3 EV

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV 500 mm f/4.0 1/1000 sec 800 ISO +0.7 EV

Feb 24, 2013 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #3 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Very nice set Larry, and very flickerish I assume they are after the bugs in the outer part of the fruit. Is that correct?

Feb 24, 2013 at 08:24 PM

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p.1 #4 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Great captures! I love #2 where his tongue is sticking out!!

Feb 24, 2013 at 09:43 PM

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p.1 #5 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

All great shots, Larry. I don't recall seeing a woodpecker with yellow eyes before.

Tony

Feb 24, 2013 at 09:51 PM

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p.1 #6 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

A very nice set of a new to me bird Larry. It's 3 and 4 for me ~ Ron

Feb 25, 2013 at 01:15 AM

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p.1 #7 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Very nice woodie. Great tongue action too! Always fun to see foreign variations on a theme.
Eric

Feb 25, 2013 at 01:23 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Wow, Larry - wonderful images of this interesting woodpecker. Very cool to see. Nice work on these!

Jim

Feb 25, 2013 at 01:25 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

And happy you should be Larry... these are terrific, beautiful color and great job processing.

Kirk

Feb 25, 2013 at 01:46 AM

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p.1 #10 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

That is one cool looking WP Larry! The coloring and patterning are a treat to see. Nice shooting in the canopy of light buddy

Karl

Feb 25, 2013 at 02:18 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Super set. Bit of yellow cast has creped into the last few shots.

Jude

Feb 25, 2013 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #12 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Super set Larry

Feb 25, 2013 at 02:58 AM

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p.1 #13 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

really great captures. all of the shots are wonderful, i am not sure which one i like best as each one displays a really unique behavior.

Feb 25, 2013 at 03:01 AM

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p.1 #14 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Another fantastic set, Larry. I love the look on #1 and the tongue out on #2. Great set!
Nancy

Feb 25, 2013 at 05:24 AM

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p.1 #15 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Love the added tropical feel with the coconuts, nice set

-Tim

Feb 25, 2013 at 06:28 AM

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p.1 #16 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

#4 is the winner for me. That is a great woodie!! Don

Feb 25, 2013 at 06:34 AM

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p.1 #17 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Wonderful set, Larry!

Feb 25, 2013 at 07:13 AM

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p.1 #18 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

awesome lookin WP Larry.. nicely done

Feb 25, 2013 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #19 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Nice looking Woodpecker, Larry. Very very nice.
Chris

Feb 25, 2013 at 12:55 PM

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p.1 #20 · Hispaniolan Woodpecker of the Dominican Republic

Thank you. I saw them searching for insects, but they also seemed to eat some meat of the coconuts.

Feb 25, 2013 at 07:04 PM

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