Acorn Woodpecker Feeding at Garden Bird Feeder

Acorn Woodpecker Feeding at Garden Bird Feeder

Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at 5:14:10 PM · 2026/Backyard Birding

This close-up photograph captures an acorn woodpecker clinging to a green mesh bird feeder. The bird displays its characteristic field marks: a bright red crown, white face patch, black eye stripe, and contrasting black-and-white patterned body. The feeder contains what appear to be peanuts or nuts, providing supplemental food for backyard wildlife. The background is artistically blurred with soft purple and green tones, creating depth and focusing attention on the woodpecker. The image showcases the bird's natural feeding behavior and adaptation to human-provided food sources.

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