Bird Ramblings - Woodpecker

This is a female Acorn Woodpecker that I photographed while Jeanette and I were birding in the Dallas City Park on June 14th. We were sitting on a bench with a perfect view of Rickreall Creek when we noticed a woodpecker fly to the top of this old snag. As we watched, she made several trips to nearby trees and then to a circular hole in another nearby snag. It was her cavity nest, and we are convinced that she was feeding some babies! I wasn't quick enough with the camera to photograph her going in and out of the nest, but believe me when I say, "We will be returning to this lovely bench again for more observations ".