2018 Acorn Woodpeckers on Granary Tree

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Modified 21-Dec-23

Created 6-Mar-18

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While the great egret was hunting, my attention was occasionally drawn to the granary tree right there. Acorn woodpeckers were working on their store of acorns. A female carried a small insect (???). We see the difference between females and males.

Female Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) on Granary Tree

Female Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) with Food

Female Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) Shows Her Gender

Female Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) Shows His Gender

Male Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) on Granary Tree

Nictitating Membrane of Male Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

Male Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) Departs Granary Tree

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Dan Quinn