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Acorn Woodpecker
ducbucln

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

This male was taking a break from moving the acorns around the tree.

Wishing all of you a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Location
Kelseyville, CA.
Date taken
11-24-14
Scientific name
Melanerpes formicivorus
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 100-400
Another beautiful image of this nutty Pecker...Well done Vicki, have a great day tomorrow.
 
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Oh wonderful ... I've missed not seeing a picture of one of these for a while.

Many thanks Vicki - a super picture you've got of this busy guy. His plumage is fairly gleaming, isn't it.
 
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I'll take 3 of these Vicki ;)

A beautiful image of this Woodpecker girl.
 
Good one, Vicki; great pose, expression, detail, and lighting. Thanksgiving? is that when it's a bad time to be a Turkey? ;)
 

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