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Keywords:Arizona, Gila Woodpecker, Gilbert, Gilbert Water Ranch, Melanerpes uropygialis, Saguaro Cactus, bird, clinging, male, perched, thorn

Photo Info

Dimensions2400 x 3600

Original file size8.22 MB

Image typeJPEG

Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)

Date taken16-Mar-13 08:57

Date modified17-Dec-14 15:40

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION

Camera modelNIKON D2X

Focal length600 mm

Focal length (35mm)900 mm

Max lens aperturef/4

Exposure1/320 at f/5

FlashNot fired

Exposure bias-1/3 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 160

Metering modePattern

Digital zoom1x

GilaWoodpecker_JF07560

With so few trees in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, Gila Woodpeckers make good use of Saguaro Cacti. This is a mature male. You have to wonder how many times he landed before learning how to avoid impaling his little feet.

Location: Gilbert Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ. Morning Light.