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Acorn Woodpecker
ducbucln

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)

They normally stay in the trees or on top of the power poles in our neighborhood but this one landed on our deck. He made the rounds of the feeders and branches attached to the railing which gave me some nice camera time up close.
Location
Kelseyville, CA.
Date taken
04-07-16
Scientific name
Melanerpes formicivorus
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 II
Supporter
Wow, an amazing look on this guy Vicki! Such lovely detail setting, lighting and BG! tfs it!
 
Opus Editor
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One of the best pictures of an Acorn Woodpecker I've seen! Congratulations, Vicki!
 
Wow, a beautiful capture, Vicki, and you caught all that wonderful sheen! Such a good looking woodpecker.
 

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