Woodpeckers Everywhere
Acorn Woodpecker on my porch - Had to share this one! Woodpeckers are all around my neighborhood. Peter and I took a walk and saw four different species in just a few minutes. They are so much fun to watch flying and pecking holes in the trees. The most common one I see is the Acorn Woodpecker. He’s the one that looks a little like a clown and sounds like he is laughing. The male has a brilliant red cap starting at the forehead while the females have a black area between the forehead and the cap. Look for the white neck, throat, and forehead patches as field marks to identify these birds. They rely on acorns as well as insects for food and they often peck holes in a tree to store acorns for winter. Acorn Woodpecker Williamson Sapsuckers are gorgeous woodpeckers. The male has a bright yellow belly, a bright red patch under the chin and is black and white. I ...