I saw this red bellied woodpecker up in a tree right on the lake at Crescent Lake Park in downtown St. Petersburg. It looks like his beak is curled up. He seemed to be working on a nest. He looked healthy. I guess as long as he can get the bugs with his tongue, he’s okay.
Another woodpecker across the lake.
An interesting find at Crescent Lake Park.
Interesting series! Usually, a deformity of a woodpecker’s bill such as that would be his doom. A true survivor!
Crescent Lake is one of our favorite spots!! Lovely photos!
Wow, really unusual. Glad he seems to be thriving, and great photos!!