Rufous Woodpecker

I was sitting in my home made bird hide watching a group of Jungle Babblers, then a more rufous bird from the hunting party flew to the other side a small canal. It disappeared behind this rotten tree stump. It was evening and there were more shadows than light. I decided to wait for sometime. In fact I was by its movement towards my side. Finally this bird emerged from shadow, climbed up to this well lit spot and quickly started drilling for its favorite food.

I clicked few shots in a failed attempt to freeze the action, but had to satisfy with this picture when it took a break..