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Woodpeckers (Piciformes)

This section is devoted to Woodpeckers (Piciformes)

27 Sep 2016

Red-naped Sapsucker AND Red-breasted Sapsucker share the same branch – September 27

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Woodpeckers (Piciformes) | 2

While canvassing O’Neill Regional Park this afternoon on the park road the parallels itself with Live Oak Canyon Road, I noted a cluster of Acorn Woodpeckers attempting to nab every single drop of water from a nearby faucet.  The temps … Continued

25 Mar 2016

Rare Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) in Mission Viejo / RSM March 25th.

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Perching Birds (Passiformes), Woodpeckers (Piciformes) | 6

The Northern Flicker is a stunning woodpecker species.  They are common in Orange County and can be heard calling and perhaps singing throughout the year though moreso in winter months.  They are easily distinguishable with their black polka dot chest … Continued

14 Feb 2016

Acorn Woodpecker Video in HD

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Birds Species, Woodpeckers (Piciformes) | 2

This video was shot in High Def 1920 x 1080 mode at O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon, CA on February 3, 2016 using a Canon 7D Mark II and a Canon 100-400 IS II lens.  A tripod was used … Continued

24 Sep 2014

A female Nuttall’s Woodpecker peers out of her tree hole September 24, 2014

by OC Birds Admin | posted in: Bird Outings in Orange County, California, Woodpeckers (Piciformes) | 1

I caught this female at Laguna Niguel Regional Park this afternoon on September 24, 2014 entering a hole in nearby tree.  As I approached the tree hole, there was another directly above.  My estimation is that both orifices can be … Continued

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