"In many American Indian traditions this bird, the woodpecker, is connected to the heartbeat of Mother Earth herself. The drumming of the heartbeat of earth has more than a few mystical connections. A couple that come to mind are the rhythms of new life to shapeshifting applications. Many a shaman has learned to ride the drum beats into a different dimension."
--native-american-totems.com
This woodpecker certainly showed up at interesting time in my life. I was walking along in the forest, asking for a sign that I was on the right path in life. The clouds parted and sun broke through the rain drenched canopy. I heard a noise and stopped in my tracks. My eye caught the sleek shine of feathers just as the sun found the same spot. I stood and watched as the bird worked a hole into the trunk. I unzipped my camera bag as quietly as I could, I didn't want to miss the opportunity and scare him away. Luckily, I was able to capture this shot before he noticed me.
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