Acorn Woodpecker

robertwgross · 13th of October 2005 (Thu)

I was shooting this acorn woodpecker today, and its name became obvious when I noticed the tree.

---Bob Gross---

Wayne Wood · 13th of October 2005 (Thu)

that is the neatest thing I had no idea that they did that and were so named lol very nice pic

robertwgross · 13th of October 2005 (Thu)

Yes, it is called a granary tree. It is generally a dead tree or half-dead tree, and it is generally found in the same neighborhood as the live oak trees where the birds pluck the acorns. The birds pluck at one tree, then fly to the granary for storage, then return.

This bird was in the shade, and then it leaned back just far enough for the bright light to catch the red top. Click.

---Bob Gross---

Mitcon · 13th of October 2005 (Thu)

Amazing photo Bob, tells a whole story. Fantastic

cmM · 13th of October 2005 (Thu)

I bet the squirrels love it

Cool shot

tiefelj · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Great photo Bob.

Jake

frankdatank · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Whoa! Nice environmental shot. He's been a busy bird!

YosemiteJunkie · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Ever try to get one of those acorns out of the hole? They actually pack them puppies in there where it takes a good knife of pic to get it out.
Great shot of a good looking bird.

robertwgross · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

I've got three local parks around me where the acorn woodpeckers are busy the same way. I have all of the trails staked out, so I know where the granary trees are, and I know where to shoot for early morning light, for noon light, or for late afternoon light.

My next goal for the acorn woodpeckers is to try to photograph the nest or the babies.

---Bob Gross---

sparker1 · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Fascinating info, Bob, and a good photo.

tupe · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Great shot, Bob. Fascinating habits this bird has.

Curtis N · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Nice shot, Bob!

Reigh Higgins · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Wonderful shot , thanks for sharing.

nitsch · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Fantastic shot Bob and very interesting too.

cfcRebel · 14th of October 2005 (Fri)

Amazing! Nice shot of a beautiful woodpecker. I didn't know they have such an interesting unique behavior.

13th of October 2005 (Thu)	#2
Wayne Wood Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ont, Canada Posts: 3,443	Re: Acorn Woodpecker that is the neatest thing I had no idea that they did that and were so named lol very nice pic

13th of October 2005 (Thu)	#3
robertwgross Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,462	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Yes, it is called a granary tree. It is generally a dead tree or half-dead tree, and it is generally found in the same neighborhood as the live oak trees where the birds pluck the acorns. The birds pluck at one tree, then fly to the granary for storage, then return. This bird was in the shade, and then it leaned back just far enough for the bright light to catch the red top. Click. ---Bob Gross---

13th of October 2005 (Thu)	#4
Mitcon Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 3,670 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Amazing photo Bob, tells a whole story. Fantastic __________________ Cheers Wayne EOS 30D+350Dx2+BG-E2+BG-E3+18-55MkII+EF 70-300IS/USM+EF 75-300IIusm+Sigma 50-500DG+Tamron SP90 f2.8Di+Sigma 17-70+Kenco MC7 2x+580EX+430EX POTN Aussie club Feel free to visit my image galleries www.mitconphotographics.com

13th of October 2005 (Thu)	#5
cmM Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago / San Francisco Posts: 5,705	Re: Acorn Woodpecker I bet the squirrels love it Cool shot

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#6
tiefelj Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 274 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Great photo Bob. Jake

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#7
frankdatank Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, B.C. Canada Posts: 299	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Whoa! Nice environmental shot. He's been a busy bird! __________________ Frank.............. Victoria, BC, Canada Canon 5D2, 1D3, 16-35 II, 100-400L IS, 500/4 IS, 800/5.6 IS, 1.4X II, 550EX, Gitzo 3, Markins M20, Sidekick.

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#8
YosemiteJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Carrollton, GA Posts: 1,339 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Ever try to get one of those acorns out of the hole? They actually pack them puppies in there where it takes a good knife of pic to get it out. Great shot of a good looking bird. __________________ Happy Shooting, Herb Canon 5D, 20D w/ BG-E2 Grip, Rebel 35mm, 580EX II Flash, 420EX Flash, Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II, Canon EF 17-40 f/4.0 L, Canon EF 24-105 IS L, Canon EF 28-135 IS, Canon EF 70-200 f/4.0 L, Sigma 150-500 EX DG, Manfrotto 055XProB Tripod, P.O.T.N. Pro Strap (black)

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#9
robertwgross Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,462	Re: Acorn Woodpecker I've got three local parks around me where the acorn woodpeckers are busy the same way. I have all of the trails staked out, so I know where the granary trees are, and I know where to shoot for early morning light, for noon light, or for late afternoon light. My next goal for the acorn woodpeckers is to try to photograph the nest or the babies. ---Bob Gross---

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#10
sparker1 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seminole, Fl Posts: 28,509	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Fascinating info, Bob, and a good photo. __________________ Stan (See my gallery at http://www.pbase.com/sparker1) 7D, 50D, 300D, EF-S 10-22 mm, EF-S 18-55 mm kit lens, EF 24-105 L IS, EF 50 mm 1.8, Sigma 150-500mm (Bigmos)

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#11
tupe Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Posts: 3,275 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Great shot, Bob. Fascinating habits this bird has. __________________ --Joe Canon 20D, T2i, EF-S 18-55mm IS, EF-S 55-250mm IS, EF 50 f/1.8 II, Speedlite 430 EX Sigma 17-70, 70-300 APO DG -- http://pbase.com/tupe

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#12
Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 18,988	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Nice shot, Bob! __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator

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Reigh Higgins Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nova Scotia , Canada Posts: 3,002	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Wonderful shot , thanks for sharing. __________________ " This world is a canvas to our imagination." - Henry David Thoreau

14th of October 2005 (Fri)	#14
nitsch Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,393	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Fantastic shot Bob and very interesting too.

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cfcRebel Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 10,249	Re: Acorn Woodpecker Amazing! Nice shot of a beautiful woodpecker. I didn't know they have such an interesting unique behavior. __________________ Fee Canon \| SIGMA \| TAMRON \| Kenko \| Amvona

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