There were two together that I could see.
I think I'm getting the hang of hearing the differences between a Hairy and Downy woodpecker. I found this guy from the calls it was making, first one I've photographed!
Donner Memorial State Park.
This is definitely the first one I've seen in person, I think I might have found a female on the same tree later on in this observation.
A juvenile trying to catch thermals with it's flock, since it was so low to the ground I waved at it before taking the picture. I don't think it knew what to make of that when it looked down at me, lol.
It's been years since I've seen one! And my first time seeing a possible female or juvenile also.
It captured a caterpillar, I'm unsure what species this is. But I did see a male Cape May Warbler in the exact same tree earlier in this observation.
It was really excited to see one in person finally, I love how these birds look with those hoodie markings! Ninja of the forest.
Willow Springs Reservoir Park.