Ruffy Drumming...

[Catmendo]

I've been listening this little guy for the past week, so yesterday I thought I'd have a go at him.

Unfortunately there was some obstructions preventing a totally clear shot at him but that's ok as I'm planning yet another session with him!

Winding up...

[panthrcat]

whoa! awsome images! I had the pleasure of working with a fellow last spring,, I've been out a few times so far this spring and still no sounds of this happening just yet,, I'm keeping my ears peeled though.

your a lucky duck

[dockothebay]

Very nice!

[Birdsong]

What in the world? I think he wants you to sing along in that last one Stu. Nice adventure, and nice photos, too. His behaviors are so interesting.

[finnbay]

Nice shots, Stu! I like the first one, even if it is partially blocked. Great environmental!

[USRanger]

Those are great Stu!

[jonny_redhorse]

Super captures Stu!....I like that last image the most!...Looks like he's leading an orchestra!....

[Steve Foss]

Mighty sweet work, Stu! I like the penultimate image because the whole bird is visible, but the last one for the totally cool pose, and for the same reason Jonny mentioned.

[MN Shutterbug]

That last one is really cool.

[Catmendo]

Thank you all for your kind comments! As previously mentioned, I had been listening to this guy in his attempts to attract a female for about a week. With a little careful searching (and a little stealth) I managed to locate one of his "drumming logs". I quietly set up in a position that agve me a decent angel of view of the birds location. With camera set up on my tripod and with me securely tucked out of sight underneath a small but effective camouflage cover, I sat as motionless as posible until he returned. The results of that first encounter is what I posted here.

Now, if its ok with you all, I'd like to make a second post (same subject) but this time the results were somewhat different as I very, very carefully cut a clear lane to the drumming log in order that I could then captured the action without the hansome little guy being blocked out...

[finnbay]

Bring it on, Stu!