A New Friend

: A New Friend; A Downy woodpecker in the palm of my hand.; Created by: Whittler113.; Tools Used: Canon S5IS; Created on: Feb.. 09; Image Views: 74; Average Views per Day: 0.3; Image Number: 54558; A large image is available of A New Friend.

Comments:

Whittler113 from USA on Apr 9, 2009 at 8:02 AM said:

Thanks for all the great comments,it was good to see him fly off and return a bit later to feed on the suet again.There is really no secret to catching them Ann,you just calmly and slowly walk up to them and pick them up being very careful with the wings because they might flap them for a while.Once they calm down,you can open your hand and they will stay a few minutes.

Alandrapal from Canada on Apr 9, 2009 at 6:52 AM said:

such a sweet photo, Alex. Am late with this as only just found it here.

Sparkle1103 from USA on Feb 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM said:

Great shot. Why is it in the palm of your hand. Is it injured?

Sparkle1103 from USA on Feb 10, 2009 at 3:40 PM said:

Great shot. Why is it in the palm of your hand. Is it injured?

Alovely from Maine, U.S.A. on Feb 8, 2009 at 7:11 PM said:

Great capture, Whittler. I'd like to know your trick to get the

little birds to land on your hand. A very enjoyable photograph to view.

Talsi from USA on Feb 8, 2009 at 11:24 AM said:

Neat shot - neat experience

Donwrob from Wintersville, Ohio USA on Feb 8, 2009 at 8:57 AM said: