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Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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HemaShah
Mary,When the sun falls on their red heads ,it is an amazing effect. Am trying to capture that.
mary.gallo.m
What a great picture of an acorn woodpecker. Woodpeckers are my favorite and I've yet to spot an acorn woodpecker. Thanks for this picture.
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PublishedSeptember 14, 2014

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