August 26, 2021

I am an Acorn Woodpecker,

Some people say that I look like a clown

I think that's harsh but accurate - 

Because of my white mask and red crown.

(Special thanks to guest photographer, David Simpson.)

Location: Fort Davis NHS, Texas

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Melanerpes_formicivorus/

Photo © 2021 David Simpson and text © 2021 Dee Fairbanks Simpson