I think I’m a convert to the OM System bird detection. Credit goes to the camera here, not me.
I was shooting an Egret, but kept hearing the Woodpecker. Finally I looked and ‘semi’ spotted him. I was blinded by sunlight from the side. I could see the view finder and focus points dancing around the tree so I shot.
I’m still old school photography, but I’m being dragged along.
I like that old saying, “Luck favors the prepared”. You were there, you were listening, your settings were good for the light. And what a cool bird! We have them here, but I have yet to see one.
We do have out fair share here, see them regularly…just not this one 😂😂. Thanks.
Ah, the pileated – one of my favorite birds – has that pterodactyl look to it… or Woody Woodpecker ha.
We have a lot here, since a large portion of land is pine forests.