Blue Jay vs. Red-bellied Woodpecker

BJ vs. RBW

In Millcreek Twp (“Gateway to Presque Isle”), recent drama with a Red-bellied Woodpecker attempting to steal a Blue Jay‘s nut/acorn breakfast. (Photo above: released nut/acorn is just under the Jay’s left tail feather.) Shots are grainy due to high auto ISO = fast shutter speed (1/2500 s) + low light conditions. Still, fun to see. Note also the eponymous red belly.

Where’d that nut go?
Lost nut

Bonus recent woodpecker shots, all at Presque Isle State Park:

Downy
Red-bellied
More Downy
More Red-bellied
Still more Downy
Downy (male)
Downy (male) 2

Back to Millcreek Twp (“Gateway to Presque Isle”) with beautiful Pileated Woodpecker:

Woody

Tomorrow, Northern Cardinal!