Red-headed Woodpecker Adult and Juveniles Storing Acorns

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A Red-headed Woodpecker adult and juveniles storing acorns for the winter in Marquette County, WI.  Photographs taken November 19, 2013.

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker pulling acorn from tree top

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker pulling acorn from tree top

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker after removing acorn cap by striking it

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker after removing acorn cap by striking it

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker after dodging acorn cap

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker after dodging acorn cap

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn piece

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn piece

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn piece

Adult Red-headed Woodpecker with acorn piece

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker just after storing an acorn piece in tree cavity

Juvenile Red-headed Woodpecker just after storing an acorn piece in tree cavity

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Window to Wildlife features the photography of Jim Edlhuber. A lifelong native of Wisconsin, Jim has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He considers himself an avid photographer and is always trying to capture nature and wildlife through his lens. He is in several photography clubs and has won numerous awards for his work. In recent years, Jim has focused mostly on birding photography and finds it to be the most challenging.

3 Responses to Red-headed Woodpecker Adult and Juveniles Storing Acorns

  1. Nancy Nabak says:
    November 20, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Good night! These are amazing! I love the acorn cap flying off! Full circle, Jim! Thanks for sharing these goodies with the world!

    Reply
  2. Michael J. matusinec says:
    November 20, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Great series, awesome captures nice and sharp and clear.

    Reply
  3. Elaine Swanson says:
    November 20, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    Love the textures and contrasts of this handsome little bird up against the bark and lichen – quite stunning. I’m sure I heard that acorn fall to the forest floor!

    Reply

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