The Maple Sap Tapper
by I'ina Van Lawick
Title
The Maple Sap Tapper
Artist
I'ina Van Lawick
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
This male Red-breasted Sapsucker was tapping away at the trunk of the maple tree and had a good-sized hole to let the sap flow. Not only do these birds lick up the sap, but the insects that stick to the sap after it flows. And I have seen it flow literally down the trunks of maples.
Even other animals appreciate the treat, like a squirrel and possum that I saw licking the sap in such enjoyment that they ignored me..
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December 29th, 2016
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Comments (5)
William Tasker
Gorgeous bird. Gorgeous shot. I love the description. Your beautiful image has been featured by Wild Birds Of The World. L/F
Elizabeth Winter
What a beautiful bird! Love how you captured him on the mossy tree! f/v
I'ina Van Lawick replied:
Thank you, Elizabeth. It is always exciting to see him. They are quite elusive.
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