I wake to a world of plummeting temperatures and snow.
Minus 25 C. It’s cold. Very cold.
My glasses are white with a thick layer of ice.
Not a bus or train in sight. Freezing.
I’m on the verge of giving up the wait.
Then, suddenly, a sound…
A woodpecker.
Beating out a message on the frozen bark of a tree.
It’s a drum roll that speaks of determination,
Of patience and hope.
Of the promise of better things to come.
For more messages, please visit: Camera Critters.
Lady Fi 
Persistence and perseverance, too!
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Great post ! Love how hearty these woodpeckers are! I “stumbled” it 😉
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Thanks. So kind!
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I’ll bet that’s a spotted!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Such beautiful photos and inspiring words. We were near freezing this morning, but by mid-day are suppose to be in the upper 60s. Have a great weekend.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
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And look how it hangs on…as if to say..”I made it!” 🙂
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The best messages come from the birds, like in “a little birdie told me….!”
Your wake was rewarded with a brilliant photo.
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They are so beautiful! I saw one this afternoon but it was on top of a VERY tall tree.
-25?!? Close to 0 where my mum lives (ie where I am right now), outside Sollefteå.
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What wonderful photos and they so similar to woodpeckers I see at my feeder here in Iowa.
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Oh, very cool!
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Always a wonderful message to receive when things appear bleak. Lovely shots, as always.
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Fabulous, but do take care!
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Fantastic images of the birds in action.
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Though I am also red-headed, I claim no kinship to a woodpecker who braves the frozen tundra. I had no idea they would stay year-round in such a cold place!
But his message is loud and clear, and thank you for pointing it out!
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Lovely post and I love the woodpecker. They are cool birds to watch!
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I´m always amazed how birds survive those temperatures. But he looks perfectly happy.
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Glad you gave it a meal. I was imagining it trying to find frozen nutriment.
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Inspiring words and beautiful photos. Thank you!
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glad you got that message cause it sounds bitter cold out there…nice shots…
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EXCELLENT photos!! I do love to watch and go birding. Your captures are so vivid and the clarity is outstanding!!
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Any signs of spring are welcome on my end! Love the pictures of the Woodpecker!!! I don’t know if you saw my response to your comment but there is a reason for my malaise about winter/snow…
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“Patience” and “hope”, “better things to come”, what a beautiful message from a beautiful little creature, thank you ladyfi 🙂
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It’s hard being a bird in such cold weather, but they’re driven on by unseen forces.
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Doesn’t it make you wonder how birds, so much smaller than we are, can withstand such cold? Nature is amazing!
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I’d never make it as a bird.
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Beautiful, clear images.
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Gorgeous!
Camera Critter Post at my page. Have a nice weekend!
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What a wonderful, cheerful sight that woodpecker is!
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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I have woodpeckers that visit the tree outside my office all the time. Very entertaining little fellows.
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Hey Woody Woodpecker, do you know I was just imitating how you sound like while pecking woods? Hahaha.
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My hat’s off to the woodpecker, then! Beautiful little harbinger of hope that he is.
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I really enjoy woodpeckers. They usually have such interesting coloring. Back when I was a “birder,” they were one of my favorite birds who visited.
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wow! such a wonderful pictures..I love it 🙂
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What a treat that was for you on an icy day! We so enjoy the teeny woodpeckers that stop by to visit and fill up on suet. Lovely photos…:)
Lynette
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Sorry to hear that, -25 degrees C! Contrary to the fact, the woodpecker, your photos and words are inspiring and lovely. Wish you spring sooner.
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So very motivating… Beautiful message.
My Yatra Diary…
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We have woodpeckers around here also but haven’t heard any of them through the winter…maybe they’ve all gone to Sweden? Looks like your trees aren’t as cold as ours…probably easier on the beaks 😉 Great photos Fi!!
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Hi Lady Fi
dolcissime immagini !
Buona domenica 🙂
Myriam
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We are lucky that you always have your camera handy…..and that it works even when it is very, very cold.
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Amazing how in one moment a new awareness (like the sound and sight of a sweet creature) can take us out of our experience of suffering and into joy and delight.
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We have around 40 degrees higher temperature than what you have experienced while waiting…
Great capture, as always.
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Beautiful capture! I like the bird feeder, very interesting looking!
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man! that´s cold! hang in there!
xxx
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· The second one is a very nice picture. What does the little bird eat?
· greetings
CR & LMA Here, tomorrow, something different: My own music
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I just love woodpeckers even though they are little monsters!
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He is great!! I love listening to woodpeckers!
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Lovely color in the white of winter.
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Patience and hope and beautiful pictures. I can’t even fathom being out in that cold a day..
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So, so beautiful. Thank you.
jj
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What a lovely message!!
I drop everything when woodpeckers visit neighboring trees…but I have never been able to capture them in photos. Thanks to you I can admire this one. Great shots!
Have a wonderful day, and stay warm please!
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Brrr. That woodpecker seems an attractive bird. We don’t get them here Fi – Dave
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Great pictures. now i will be able to tell what a woodpecker looks like. lol
The second photo, really great capture
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Absolutely love the last line – and I so agree. There is suddenly a promise in the air.;))
xoxo
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Beautiful pictures, and your patience paid off. Minus 25, geesh..way too cold for me to even think venturing outside!
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Love the snow pics (there’s NO snow in my part of the world)!
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Hope!!
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That’s one COOL bird!:-)
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Let’s pretend that the woodpecker’s drumming is heralding spring, Fi… Also, I like that spiral suet feeder.
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It is cold here too..we just cannot seem to warm up..we had one warm spell in mid Feb..after that it has been way below zero every night. I know I am whining..but you understand..you got some great photos of the woodpeckers:)
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That is an excellent shot of the woodpecker!!
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That twirlly green feeder is great! Especially in the composition you captured.
I’m enjoying a stroll through your photos.
btw – I’m new to wordpress ( found you via hillary @ smitten image )
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