Sphyrapicus varius
(L 8.5" WS 16" WT 1.8 oz)
As named, they drill holes in
trees to eat sap...as well as
insects and berries.
Thatcher Forest Preserve
River Forest, IL
10Apr10
The Oldsquaw is a furtive Yellow-Bellied
Sapsuckerthat displays a red throat
and tries to suck the life out of trees.
(Gene Williamson)
Columbus Park
Chicago
13Apr2011
Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL
01Apr2010