Description
A Red-breasted Sapsucker drills a hole into a tree to access the sticky sap, a vital food source. They maintain neat, horizontal grids of shallow holes and return to them regularly throughout the day to check for fresh liquid. I found this one on Vancouver Island.
Taken By
Cathy Curti
Taken On
October 9, 2026
Tagged
animal
bird
woodpecker
beak
Assignments
Wildlife
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Focal:
450
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Lens Model:
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
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Shutter speed:
0.0004
sec
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Aperture: f/
6
