This was the day I discovered these birds back in May. They have since raised a brood from chicks to fledglings. It's interesting to see what other types of wildlife benefit from their tree drilling, from Yellow-rumped Warblers and Red-breasted Nuthatchs in these shots to Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and Red Squirrels among the others that I have witnessed.
It's not just the sap that attracts them but also the bugs that get attracted and often trapped in the sap pockets. The sapsuckers use this to their advantage when feeding their young.
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