That Gt Spotted again

[sawman]

I went back to the hide this afternoon in very bright contrasty conditions. Really struggled with this one. The Jay continues to outwit me! I did a few in vertical but there were problems with them all. One thing I have found is I am getting a lot of shots of these with the second eyelid closed.

 

[Cobra]

Pah they're becoming as common as muck now
Nicely done
edit Just a thought BOP's close it ( the nictitating membrane) before entering cover so as not to damage the eye.
So maybe woodies close it whilst hammering on wood for fear of flying splinters :shrug:

 

[MarkWoodhall22]

Thats a great shot sawman, doesnt look like you struggled with it to me!

A bit of a shame that the tiniest bit of the tail is missing!

 

[hairy]

Great detail in the feathers, black and white. Not easy

 

[hunter20ga]

Another nice one!

 

[PIKEMAN]

Love this shot Set up looks great I think Cobra could be right about the second eyelid, Been watching the woody's today at the feeder.

 

[Janice]

Nice one. Do you get the lesser spotted up there too?

 

[Yv]

very very nice indeed, great feather detail

 

[sawman]

Nice one. Do you get the lesser spotted up there too?

Only ever seen a Lesser Spotted once up here. That was in the late 80s when I took part in a winter bird survey. It was among a flock of Chaffinches