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Week 14: Nature, 2022

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“ Professor Yaffle ”

Did you ever watch Bagpuss? There was a wonderful character called Prof. Yaffle, who was a wooden woodpecker bookend. He was given the name for the British vernacular name for the green woodpecker, yaffle. They're called this because of their call, which sounds like they're laughing (yaffling)! ...

Photo Location: London

This photo qualifies for the "Extra Challenge": 400mm +

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Nadja Wendt Edited 3 years ago

A cracking shot Sarah!

A cracking shot Sarah!

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Liz Hammond Edited 3 years ago

Well done Sarah, great shot. They are little devils and its not just you they are laughing at every time they dodge the camera! Your love of nature and generosity with… more

Well done Sarah, great shot. They are little devils and its not just you they are laughing at every time they dodge the camera! Your love of nature and generosity with your knowledge shines through in your image as well as your words

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Christine Hall Edited 3 years ago

This is beautiful such a clear focus and love the texture of the bark

This is beautiful such a clear focus and love the texture of the bark

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Allison Weber Edited 3 years ago

How interesting. I never knew there were green woodpeckers. It is nice to see the wildlife in your countryside location.

How interesting. I never knew there were green woodpeckers. It is nice to see the wildlife in your countryside location.

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