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<\/a>Perched atop a telephone pole, in silhouette against the sky, the large beak is a clue to this species type. The faintest hint of red on top of the head, gleaming in the bright sunshine - no other colors are visible... "Hmmm, what a drab bird," you say to yourself.<\/p><\/div>\n
Let the game begin!<\/p>\n
<\/a>"Hark, humans at 6 o'clock" Viola, the drab woodpecker shows it's colors while sizing up the competition for the new game.<\/p><\/div>\n
A dark head, iridescent deep green, white chin fading into a pale rose pink which darkens to a deep rose, and then bright green coverts under the tail.\u00a0 The only person who thinks this is a drab woodpecker is somebody who hasn’t actually looked at one.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Score one for the bird! Clever use of a tree branch in round one of the game.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Rats, the human changed trajectory, and scores! Tie game. <\/p><\/div>\n
Round two begins.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Fast swap around the back side of the branch, and peek - score two for the bird!<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Human moves, but bird counters. Another branch is called into play. Another score for the bird!<\/p><\/div>\n
Obviously a pro at work, here.\u00a0 What technique!\u00a0 What finesse!<\/p>\n
<\/a>The final play of the match, head over shoulder and peeking far right around tree branch. Double points awarded for flexibility and style. Final Score: Bird 5 Human 1<\/p><\/div>\n
Bird watching is definitely a sport, and everybody enjoys the challenge.<\/p>\n