Red-bellied Woodpecker vs. Mourning Dove

I happened to catch this funny little batle between the two right before the chilly weather drove me back inside.

9 pics

Seeds go flying.

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#7 These Red-bellieds are so funny

Beautiful sequence!

And of course the victor is...

Thanks Victor!

On the way out.

As you were typing 'victor', Victor was typing!

Great series pelle! Isnt it interesting how the mourning doves "wing them" to go away. I have seen this same behaviour with my doves also! GM

LOL, I know;I thought that was funny. (victor)

Hi GM, I was surprised the Dove stuck around so long with that beak coming after him.

All that work for one little peanut!!!! Nice shots, Pelle.

What an outstanding series Pelle...I love it!

That was worth standing out in the cold wasn't it ? I love #5

Wonderful Pelle. I've been trying to get the dove in flight, not easy. You did an outstanding job with it, Love the way the tail fans out.

Pelle, what an absolutely remarkable capture. Lots of movement but sharp as a tack.

Beautiful series!

Way to go Pelle. Excellent capture !!!

Pretty cool! I love the last picture!

Neat series pelle!! There was no question on who would win..was there??

That last shot..on the way out... is soooo stunning!!