Jordan Lake. A red-headed woodpecker was thoroughly enjoying the morning sun. Then, somebody else wanted its perch. Hmm.
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TagAcorn Lessons
Jordan Lake. Listen to the story of how the young red-headed woodpecker learned how to locate acorns that his parents have stored. He also learns about holding cups that the adults have made to secure the acorn while they chisel it open to get to the tasty meal inside.
Doc Ellen’s Snippets August 18, 2023
Jordan Lake. The following critters show up as brief clips from this morning: adult chipping sparrow feeding its fledgling, immature red-headed woodpecker, blue-gray gnatcatcher, American crow, American goldfinch, pennant dragonfly, great egret and an osprey. I hope you enjoy these little pieces of my morning!
Red-Headed Woodpecker and It’s Fledgling
Jordan Lake. Earlier in the season I posted pictures of the parent red-headed woodpeckers. Here is one of the parents and its fledgling! I love the brilliance of the adults, but I also adore the quiet brown essence of the fledgling.The fledgling sticks a neat landing in 2nd photo.
Doc Ellen’s Natural Minute 06/17/2022
Jordan Lake. I caught the red-headed woodpecker couple on a little bit of video for you. One parent was in the nesting cavity – incubating or brooding – and its partner arrived. The parents traded off nest duties while I was watching. Hope you enjoy!
Red-headed Woodpecker Parents
Jordan Lake. This pair of red-headed woodpeckers have started incubation – can you see the parent inside the nest cavity in the 1st photo? Both parents incubate the eggs. The male usually takes night duty. The startled questioning look on the one that was down deep inside and popped out as the other parent disappeared is quite funny.
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