Red-bellied Woodpecker Exorcist Head Spin

By Steve Creek | Published March 19, 2012

Red-bellied Woodpecker Head Twist

The first thing I thought of when I saw this Red-bellied Woodpecker twisting its head around was Linda Blair, the possessed child, in The Exorcist.

I even photographed a Gull doing this while it was flying: Gull Flying Upside Down

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Posted March 19, 2012 at 6:20 am by Mia McPherson | Permalink

A fun Monday photo Steve!
Posted March 19, 2012 at 6:56 am by Linda Rockwell | Permalink

Great flexibility and a super photo!
Posted March 19, 2012 at 7:35 am by Julie G. | Permalink

Ouch! Quite the twist. Very cool capture!
Posted March 19, 2012 at 7:47 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

Thank you! It does look like that would hurt.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 8:27 am by Kimmy | Permalink

Eeek!!! lol
Posted March 19, 2012 at 8:37 am by Scott Simmons | Permalink

Love the shot! It’s amazing they can do that with their heads.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 9:22 am by Miriam | Permalink

I was laughing at your caption before I even saw the picture, Steve! Ok, now what did you put in the suet? LOL! I agree with Mia–perfect shot for a rainy Monday.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 9:34 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

Ha! I told the birds to start showing me something different or the people would get bored.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 9:52 am by Barbara | Permalink

Great shot! love those birds who are moving into our territory.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:06 am by Karen Lund | Permalink

Maybe she thinks she’s an owl . Possibly a hawk was flying overhead.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 10:58 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

A mockingbird was the problem instead of a Hawk.
Posted March 19, 2012 at 9:30 pm by Rich Leighton | Permalink

That’s a hilarious title! Sweet shot, amigo!