Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Woodpecker Hole

A male Red-bellied Woodpecker excavating a nest site.
Note the fungi. This limb of an oak is rotting out.
A change of angle on the proceedings.
A female showed up and gave the tree a tap or two.

mthew

One response to “Woodpecker Hole”

  1. nature969

    Beautiful photos! Enjoy your day 02/22/2022l

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