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Acorn Woodpeckers

Melanerpes formicivorus

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

foothills of Mt diablo

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Acorn woodpecker

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Comments (6)
HemaShah
Thanks Antonio,Ashley and James! Ashley ,I agree they are lovable indeed.Very busy all the time!! They store acorns for generations together!
AshleyT
Beautiful Hema :) Love these guys a lot!
HemaShah
thnx Kathleen, These are really cute and very talkative.I just visit that place to here their chattter.

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PublishedSeptember 21, 2014

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