Woodpecker

An Acorn Woodpecker on the side of a dead oak tree. It would hammer this acorn into a hole in the tree, then pull it out only to hammer it into a better hole. Rancho San Antonio Preserve, CA.

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grrlscout says:

That's a beautiful shot! ;-)
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Fort Photo says:

Great capture!

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandra Leidholdt says:

What a prize winner - absolutely amazing!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Ken-ichi says:

Wow, great shot. I especially like color in the acorn.

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Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

keithcarver says:

Just a great bird shot! Capturing this one with the acorn makes this a bird photo masterpiece! Faved.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Surfingjoe says:

Great shot
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

a_work_in_progress! says:

Fantastic timing (and patience I'm sure). Wonderful shot.
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

copeg says:

Thank you all!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

lisascenic says:

oh, so delightful!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dippybiscuit says:

Wonderful capture :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

Excellent shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

kelpwoman [deleted] says:

Nice shot of a woodpecker doing something other than banging its head against a tree. Beautiful colors & light in this shot, too.
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

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Keith@Worldbirds says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Friends Of Worldbirds, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

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