Black-backed Woodpecker
Last night at the Vermilion River Gorge Hiking Trail, I found 3 Black-backed Woodpeckers.
female Black-backed Woodpecker
They were busy flaking the bark off the Norway Pines. In the silence of the forest, they could be heard working the trees. They weren’t making any vocalizations.
- male Black-backed Woodpecker
Fall is a good time of the year to observe these rare Woodpeckers. It seems they move into the area from points further north.
Awesome pictures of a really cool bird. Thanks for sharing!