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David Moody
@dmoodyphoto.bsky.social
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Mechanical+Electrical engineer, specializing in product development and manufacturing. Hobbyist wildlife photographer.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 31
And here's a full-body photo of that same Northern Flicker about to enter its nest.
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Northern Flicker perched on a birch tree in front of its nesting cavity entrance, with its yellow back adorned by black bars and dots.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 31
Northern Flicker peeking out from its nest in a birch tree.
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A Northern Flicker, with its unique black spotted feathers over light brown, peeks out from a nesting hole in a white birch tree.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 31
Chestnut-Sided Warbler singing on an early Vermont morning.
Canon R5 II + RF 200-800mm, f/9 1/400 ISO 400.
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Chestnut-Sided Warbler sitting on a branch singing with its beak open, its characteristic chestnut-colored side stripe and bright yellow crest visible against the green background.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 2
Female Northern Cardinal. I saw the male and female perched together but wasn't quick enough to photograph the couple before the male flew.
Canon R5 II + RF 200-800mm, f/9 1/400 ISO 2500.
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Photograph of a female Northern Cardinal perched on a tree branch.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 2
Another photo of the same grackle. Note how the iridescent color patterns have changed.
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Another photo of a common grackle perched on a pole, showing how its iridescent patterns have changed.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 2
Common Grackle. The beautiful iridescent colors on their glossy black feathers glitter as they move.
Canon R5 II + RF 200-800mm, f/9 1/400 ISO 400.
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A Common Grackle perched on a metal pole, showing off its blue, purple, and gold iridescence.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · May 2
Dawn Redwood sapling at the Arnold Arboretum. It was wonderful to see all the freshly budding foliage.
Canon R5 II + EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro, f/16 1/125 ISO 400.
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Black-and-white photo of the thin branch of a dawn redwood sapling, with delicate tufts of needles against an out-of-focus background.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Apr 24
Black-capped Chickadee
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Black-capped Chickadee perched on the broken end of a branch, in front of a green mossy background.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Apr 5
Red-bellied woodpecker hard at work searching for snacks
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A male red-bellied woodpecker with its characteristic black-and-white barred back and red crown visible, perched on the side of a tree and turning its head sideways to look towards the camera. The same red-bellied woodpecker intently picking away at a knothole in the tree, searching for grubs or insects. However these woodpeckers are omnivorous and also eat nuts, fruits, and seeds.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Apr 5
White magnolia blossoms! These flowering trees look and smell amazing.
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Macro photo of a magnolia flower with its white petals and intricate pink center A photo of another magnolia flower up closer, showing pollen stuck to the flower's small central petals.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 31
Northern Mockingbird, they sing a mashup of other bird calls and city noises.
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Closeup of a Northern Mockingbird
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 31
Tree Swallow from last summer
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Tree Swallow perched on a wooden peg, with its bright white belly and iridescent dark-blue upper back.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 31
View over Boston from the Bunker Hill Monument
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View over Boston from the Bunker Hill Monument, looking Southwest toward West End and the Charles River.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 29
Male and female Red-winged Blackbirds from last summer
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Male Red-winged Blackbird singing among apple blossoms. Female Red-winged Blackbird with her more practical brown feathers, perched in front of goldenrod.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 29
White-Breasted Nuthatch and Mourning Dove
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White-Breasted Nuthatch sitting on a tree in its characteristic head-downwards pose. Mourning Dove resting on a chilly morning.
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David Moody @dmoodyphoto.bsky.social · Jan 29
Male and female Mallard ducks in a suburban pond
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Male Mallard - note the iridescent feathers make his normally bright green head appear purple. Female Mallard - mottled brown to blend into her surroundings.
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