The woodpecker and the squirrel

The woodpecker and the squirrel
The woodpecker and the squirrel

It happened on a cloudy September day, an amusing encounter

A lesser Flameback woodpecker was indeed an uncommon visitor and the jungle babblers were all very curious

But the flameback did not really care much, a proud and majestic bird that he is

He was hungry and food was what he was searching for....

He did find plenty to eat in the old Babool tree

And he ate heartily

When he had had his fill, he stretched himself

Preened a bit

And went to sleep

Unknown to him he was sleeping in the path frequented by an Indian palm squirrel

The squirrel inspected the Flameback carefully

And nipped the surprised Flameback

They then had a face to face confrontation and settled it amicably

After which the Flameback slept for some more time

and went away.....

  • aamod

    Awesome sight and well captured..

  • Rufaro

    Amazing series Tariq, Awesome captures and perfect descriptions making it a fantastic photo-essay!! Loved it!!