Red-headed Woodpecker in Michigan by Lee Rentz

Red-headed Woodpeckers don’t act like most other woodpeckers. You will find them in open woodlands with mature trees and at the fringes of parks and golf courses catching insects in the air, snacking on acorns and beech nuts, and stashing extra food in tree crevices for later. I also just learned today that they are one of one of EIGHT woodpecker species in Michigan, so expect more on that in the days to come.

Lee got some amazing shots of this Red-headed Woodpecker (melanerpes erythrocephalus) on a Northern Red Oak in Mecosta County. Be sure to subscribe to Lee’s excellent blog for his latest and view & purchase his work from his website!

More woodpeckers (but not nearly enough) on Michigan in Pictures.