Melanerpes lewis or Lewis Woodpecker

We have a few of these character's around my place (Chama, New Mexico) in the summer. This is the first time I have ever seen one in the winter. ??? Maybe he didn't have enough money for the trip South this winter ??? Another first for me is catching a woodpecker on the ground.

When I have wildlife that knows I am around and I haven't crossed their line in the sand as far as distance is concerned I give them a name and talk to them very softly while I am shooting at them. This Character is "Louie"

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Checking to see how much the snow has melted


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Hiding some chow for later


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Thinking about what to do for the rest of the day


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A first for me he went down to the ground and was looking around for something to eat. He wouldn't turn so I could see his head so out comes the crow call and he was very curious


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The must try in flight shots

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