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Sphyrapicus ruber
Sapsuckers drum on hollow trees to indicate territory, where they feed on the sap of trees obtained by drilling even rows of holes in the bark. This one has discovered that telephone poles with metal hardware make the best drums
home surrounded by forest
After years of having them fly away whenever I went out, this pair has decided I mean them no harm and will drum happily while I take shot after shot
Spotted on Apr 25, 2016
Submitted on Nov 13, 2016
8 Comments
Considering the day I posted this, I think I might have been a bit stressed out....
Meant to let you know it is Red-breasted not Red-bellied
Thanks, Jellis
Great shot of the Red-breasted Sapsucker
Yes! They are quite shy and rarely seen for any length of time. That this pair uses our electric pole for their antics and have accepted me is wonderful
This bird is stunning!
Thank you, Jim! Not everyone has an electric pole in their backyard, but at least ours in not a 100% eyesore!
Nice photography, Karen! Good summary as well.