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Swede’s Photographs
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Peanut Carrier

This red-bellied woodpecker makes a swift getaway to a nearby tree, clutching a small peanut treasure in its beak.

"A red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is frozen mid-flight, wings outstretched in a blur of motion. Its black-and-white patterned feathers fan wide, creating a striking contrast against the clean white backdrop of a fence. The bird’s head is crowned with a vivid red patch that gleams like a flame, while its pale belly and speckled back add texture and subtlety. Clutched firmly in its beak is a peanut—elongated, tan, and unmistakable—giving the scene a sense of purpose and urgency. The woodpecker’s body is angled slightly upward, suggesting a swift ascent or a determined dash toward a perch. The image captures a moment of wild precision: a bird in motion, a snack in tow, and the quiet geometry of a fence behind it, framing the drama in stark simplicity." - Copilot