Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Ken Caryl Valley, Jefferson

[David Suddjian]

Woodpecker tapping was the first thing I heard early this morning as I walked out the back door to restock my feeders. It turned out to be a juvenile Yellow-bellied Sapsucker working busily in a pine tree. It remained in the yard for at least 15 minutes, visiting various trees. I managed some iPhone photos. Then it flew to a neighbor's yard and I did not see it again in the short time I was able to remain at home before leaving for the day. It was a state bird for me.

David Suddjian

Littleton, CO

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