You are correct, Gail. These birds do drill holes into dead trees and telephone posts, where they stash their gathered nuts. They return to feast. The woodpeckers eat the worms and bugs that have hatched out inside the acorns since being planted in the hole.
You are correct, Gail. These birds do drill holes into dead trees and telephone posts, where they stash their gathered nuts. They return to feast. The woodpeckers eat the worms and bugs that have hatched out inside the acorns since being planted in the hole.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely photo, so sharp and clear. I would love to see a woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Marilyn, the details are so clear, we can see the acorns stuffed in the holes. As usual, a superb photo. Kim.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww......how cute is HE?!
ReplyDeleteSuperb photo. And he's such a cute little subject.