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Photo Hunt: SPOTTED
The 3 photos below work for both memes this week
I 'SPOTTED' THIS CRITTER:

GOLDEN FRONTED WOODPECKER
in
Pecan Tree, front yard
photos taken through our garage window---

[spotted wings..."spotted branches too" -not to mention my valentine template *wink*]

POSTED: Saturday, January 30th, 2010
12:15 A.M.

37 comments:

DeniseJan 29, 2010 11:11 PM
Really nice.
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jams o donnellJan 30, 2010 02:48 AM
That's a chilly woodpecker! I wish I had a pecan tree in my garden! Have a great weekend
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IreneJan 30, 2010 03:23 AM
How lovely to be able to spot different kinds of birds! I have been watching some documentaries recently about the natural world. Such richness and variety! Enjoy your weekend!
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RJ FlamingoJan 30, 2010 03:43 AM
Beautiful woodpecker, Anni! And yes, perfect for both themes. :-) I've also got spotted birds in my post, this week - hope you'll stop by if you can. Have a great weekend!
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gengenJan 30, 2010 04:29 AM
It looks great Anni good choice for the theme. Mine is up also.
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candiJan 30, 2010 05:12 AM
Good take on the theme!
It looks cold there, is it?
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azaharJan 30, 2010 05:15 AM
Very nicely spotted.
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Hootin' AnniJan 30, 2010 05:32 AM
Candi It's about 40° this morning...been colder than that a few weeks ago...below freezing!!! Yuk!!
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archiearchiveJan 30, 2010 05:49 AM
Perfect for the theme. A pretty bird but, never having heard them in real life, aren't they a touch noisy? :)
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Manang KimJan 30, 2010 06:00 AM
Hello Anni, that is a good spotted woodpecker.

Spotted Bunny
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ColleenJan 30, 2010 06:06 AM
love spotting woodpeckers...I love watching them bounce around the trees upside down and everything.
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marty (A Stroll Thru Life)Jan 30, 2010 06:15 AM
Great pictures. It looks so serene. Hugs, Marty
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GattinaJan 30, 2010 06:46 AM
How cute ! we had one here last summer and he made a noise !! terrible ! knocking the whole day.
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MariJan 30, 2010 07:04 AM
Good capture! I don't think I've ever seen this type of woodpecker before.
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YTSLJan 30, 2010 07:31 AM
Wow, so cool to spot such an exotic creature in your front yard! Hope it didn't peck too much of your wood though... ;)
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TeresaJan 30, 2010 07:48 AM
Great subject. How lucky you had this interesting creature. Your blog is spotted too or am I just seeing spots? I bet you could hear that woodpecker before you could see him.
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MaritesJan 30, 2010 08:10 AM
she's beautiful!! i love your header pic too:)
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Bull RhinoJan 30, 2010 08:27 AM
I don't know when I've seen so many spots between your theme post and the border and Valentines pup.

Thanks for visiting me earlier.

Scott
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martaJan 30, 2010 08:47 AM
Great job spotting the woodpecker. His wing is kinda spotted also. I always love the coloration of the bird and it goes perfect with the spots on your blog. :)
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RandiJan 30, 2010 09:03 AM
Lovely shots of the gorgeous woodpecker.
I wish I had a pecan tree in my garden!!!
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MaryJan 30, 2010 09:17 AM
These are wonderful photos, Anni. What a treat to see them. Have a great day. Mary
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Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJan 30, 2010 09:49 AM
Love your new spotted decor!
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Alice AudreyJan 30, 2010 09:56 AM
You went bird spotting and spotted a spotted bird. You theme queen, you!

BTW, I love your Valentine's puppy. Cute, and only sightly obscene. Think you can move the arrow?
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SusanneJan 30, 2010 10:23 AM
Nice. I have never been able to get a shot of the woodpeckers around here. They are very camera shy. :v)
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Ms HenJan 30, 2010 11:11 AM
nice.. hugs.
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SparkleJan 30, 2010 11:44 AM
Yummy - oops! - I mean PRETTY bird. Yeah, pretty is the word I was looking for.
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Maggy and Zoey, ZoolatryJan 30, 2010 01:17 PM
Love the photos (and the new template as well)... great job here.
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Posh TottyJan 30, 2010 01:51 PM
Beautiful photo's :)
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LDHJan 30, 2010 02:24 PM
Hi Anni! Always fun stopping by your place and today I get to see your great woodpecker photos! Nice shots!

:) ldh
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DeniseJan 30, 2010 07:22 PM
Hi Anni, I have never seen this particular kind of woodpecker before. Great photos, thank you.
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Self SagacityJan 30, 2010 09:45 PM
what an awesome find! I love it. I have never seen one live - or semi live ;-)
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Carolyn FordJan 31, 2010 01:37 AM
and...you are so very clever! Love the "spotted" bird in the tree!
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JamaJan 31, 2010 02:20 AM
That's a cool catch!
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ClaraJan 31, 2010 09:10 AM
I love woodpeckers. We don't have this one in Michigan. And your spotted template is the perfect backdrop for him.
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julieJan 31, 2010 04:03 PM
A woodpecker! How wonderful! :)
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storytellerFeb 1, 2010 12:12 PM
Catching up a bit ... reminds me how long it's been since I participated in photo hunt and unconscious mutterings. Life's just busier than usual with my sister in town. Thanks for sharing your kewl Valentine ;-)
Hugs and blessings,
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B : )Feb 2, 2010 03:43 AM
Golden fronted woodpecker? Beautiful, but don't think I knew about that kind. Cool.
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