A Closer Look: Red-headed Woodpeckers

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Red-headed Woodpeckers: Removing something from a hole in the tree

©2023 Vonda Zwick

Shutter Speed : 1/640 sec | Aperture : f/6.3 | ISO : 1600 | Focal Length : 600mm
Camera : Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Lens : 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015

I want to say they are removing a fecal sac, but if so, this fecal sac is large and brown. I am used to them being smaller and whitish.

Species in this Photo: Red-headed Woodpecker

Location

Crabtree Nature Center

Shot Date

May 13, 2023, 9:03 a.m.