Sunday, 2 January 2011

Forgot to Say

The other day, think it was the lunchtime of New Year's Eve, I suddenly saw a bird in our Magnolia bush that I had never seen before.  I was struck by a vivid patch of colour it had on its body.  I shouted Chas but as neither of us had a clue where to look in the bird book I rang my friend Cath.  John answered and as I quickly described it (whilst it was still feeding on the fat balls) he told me it was a Great Spotted Woodpecker.

Now that might not seem great to some of you but I have never ever seen a woodpecker.  I couldn't believe the red patches.  So vivid. Here is one from a book so that if there is anyone else out there who hasn't seen one they know what I am on about.


I'm sure mine was more vivid than this one


I did try to get a photograph myself but in my excitement and expecting it to fly off any time I forgot to change the setting.  This is what I got (you can just see a bit of red)

Anyway, it was great to see it and I do hope it comes back.

Today I had to get some cards in the post - here is one I made for a friend who had a birthday today (ouch!  I am late).


One of my favourite images

Hope everyone had a nice New Year and that the snow stays away for us all (except in areas where they ski I suppose) - I've had enough!

7 comments:

sam21ski said...

Never seen one of those either Neet, heard lots of woodpeckers in the woods whilst out with Fraz but not knowing what I am looking for, haven't seen one!! Perhaps I might now!!

Lovely card xxxx

cheryl said...

oh wow that is one amazing card hun,and the detail is amazing,just adore it beautiful photos,too,hugs cheryl xxxx

cockney blonde said...

What a treat seeing the bird. I saw one a few years ago when caravanning and like you had never seen a woodpecker before so was thrilled.

Dotpat said...

Lovely card Neet and don't blame you for being excited about your visiter, I am enjoying watching our little visiters comeing for there seed

chris f said...

Hi Neet I agree about the snow - had enough! I saw a Greater Spotted Woodpecker at my last house and like you was astonished at the size and vivid colour! I've seen a few green ones and though they are pretty they aren't as striking as their big cousins
Lots of love and Happy New Year
Chris

Sid said...

Never seen a Woodpecker in real life Neet ! The card is fab too. Happy & Creative New Year to you.

Larisa said...

So beautiful card!!! Love the woman's look)))