Though common in the forest this woodpecker eluded me yet again. I spotted it on the ground feeding on a clump of dead palm trees. I was foiled by my slowness in realizing that there was a woodpecker in front of me, and the slow AF on my lens. This was the only shot I got of my elusive Banded Woodpecker. Some day....Monday, March 02, 2009
Woody Woodpecker
Though common in the forest this woodpecker eluded me yet again. I spotted it on the ground feeding on a clump of dead palm trees. I was foiled by my slowness in realizing that there was a woodpecker in front of me, and the slow AF on my lens. This was the only shot I got of my elusive Banded Woodpecker. Some day....
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Hi Shirls,
Thanks for the comment on my blog.
Yeah I really liked those to creatures. Two of my favourite insects. And even more amazing, they were on the same rose plant!
Anyway at night I moved them away to different plants. Have you ever handled a wild mantis? They are so gentle and harmless! I slowly let it crawl onto my palm and walk all over my hand. You may find this creepy but you realize how gentle they are...
Well India is a place full of mantises, you can find them even inside houses, near lights. But Stick Insects, I've only found them near forested areas.
Hope you get to find a green stick insect soon.
Hi Shawn,
I've handled both the mantis n the stick insect in the wild before. As a child I use to see them in the house (my home now) but these days they are harder to find that I get excited when I see them.
I planning a trip to India in a couple of months time. Ranthambore is on my itinerary.
and Shawn, I do read your blog when I can.
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