On a walk at one of our local regional parks, I saw these woodpeckers hanging out at the base of two branches. Then I noticed they had created a watering hole.
I moved in slowly so I could get a close shot. It was lots of fun to watch them having a morning drink. Finally, just one was left.
This is another contribution to Becky’s January Squares. We’re nearing the end of the month already!
Snapshots and Insights 
Interesting behaviour, I didn’t know they did that. And what striking birds!
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Oh, wow! What a neat find!
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I’m so happy I caught it and didn’t scare them away!
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what wonderful photographs. I am guessing they are a family as not seen woodpeckers flock together otherwise.
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I had to look them up (I didn’t even realize they were woodpeckers!) and apparently they live together in a group. They all raise the young together and stash acorns in trees that they use for a “pantry”. I just love those red heads!
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How fabulous is that 🙂 what a great woodpecker
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Amazing shots!
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Thanks, luckily I had my “big girl” camera with me that day!
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Yes, they are. Those red caps on their heads caught my eye and then I had just to see what they were up to.
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Great shots of beautiful birds! We’ve just started to get woodpeckers in our local park (west London) but so far I haven’t had a clear sighting, never mind a chance to take a photo!
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I’d never seen them before and I felt so fortunate to be able to get some good shots of them. Good luck with photographing them! I find it great fun to be “bird stalker” 🙂
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