On a recent visit to Oaks Bottom, I had the good fortune to photograph four striking woodpecker species: the pileated woodpecker, the Downy woodpecker, the northern flicker, and the red‑breasted

Continue reading– Drummers of the Oaks: Woodpeckers at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge

For nearly ten years I’ve come to Oaks Bottom hoping to catch sight of a pileated woodpecker. I had heard rumors of people seeing a Pileated Woodpecker in the forest

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This fall noisy visitors showed up at my feeder and made my backyard a little wilder — Downy woodpeckers They are small, bold, and surprisingly photogenic. After making a few

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The Northern flicker, also known as the Colaptes auratus, is a medium-sized woodpecker that is commonly found in North America. This bird is known for its unique appearance, behavior, and

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Click to copy Have you ever heard of the red-breasted sapsucker? These dazzling birds are a sight to behold, captivating bird enthusiasts with their vibrant plumage and unique behaviors. Let’s

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The Red-breasted Sap Sucker: A Fascinating Woodpecker Species Introduction: The Red-breasted Sap Sucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) is a unique and captivating woodpecker species found in various habitats across North America. Known

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The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a species of woodpecker found in western North America. They are named for their habit of drilling small holes in trees to feed on the sap

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