North Country explorer from Dublin
Type: close up. Habitat: description hardwood forest by a river. Natural history information: Woodpeckers peck into trees for several reasons; they do so in order to create nesting sites, or in search of food. They also peck in a hard rapid motion in order to sharpen their bills. The holes in this tree were started by a woodpecker and have become enlarged over time. This photo intrigued me because the tree was so rotted it was hollow in some parts, and I think the angle made for a cool shot.