Sunday, February 8, 2026

February 8, 2026

I am a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
I drill two different types of holes:
My rectangular holes are shallow, so the sap flows out
Round holes are deeper - I suck sap out of those.

Location: Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Palm Bay

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker/overview

Photo and text © 2026 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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