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Keywords:Arizona, Gila Woodpecker, Gilbert, Gilbert Water Ranch, Melanerpes uropygialis, Saguaro Cactus, Sewage reclamation, bird, clinging, female, man-made, perched, thorn, water reclamation plant
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Dimensions720 x 1080
Original file size648 KB
Image typeJPEG
Color spacesRGB
Date taken16-Mar-13 09:26
Date modified15-Feb-16 16:51
Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION
Camera modelNIKON D2X
Focal length600 mm
Focal length (35mm)900 mm
Max lens aperturef/4
Exposure1/160 at f/5
FlashNot fired
Exposure bias-1/3 EV
Exposure modeAuto
Exposure prog.Aperture priority
ISO speedISO 100
Metering modePattern
Digital zoom1x
Woodpecker_Gila_JF07628

Woodpecker_Gila_JF07628

Here is a female Gila Woodpecker starting to excavate a new hole in a Saguaro cactus. She is working early in the morning before this spring day heats up to an expected high in the 90's.

Location: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ