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Two Acorn Woodpeckers Spotted Nesting in Dead Tree in San Jose

Original: If you squint your eyes (may need to expand the pic) you’ll see 2 acorn woodpeckers peeking out of their individual cavi

A wildlife photographer in San Jose, California, captured two acorn woodpeckers peeking out of separate cavity nests in a single dead tree. The post notes that dead trees, often dismissed as lifeless, are in fact full of life and play a key role in the ecosystem. Bird enthusiasts are sharing and engaging with the image, praising the reminder that snags serve as vital habitat for cavity-nesting species.

Why now: Bird and nature lovers are drawn to the charming photo and its message that dead trees sustain wildlife.

acorn woodpeckersSan Jose, CaliforniaiNaturalist

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• If you squint your eyes (may need to expand the pic) you’ll see 2 acorn woodpeckers peeking out of their individual cavity nests. “Dead” trees are often full of life and key to our ecosystem. San Jose, CA, Nov 2026 # inaturalist # nature # wildlife # birds # birdsofmastodon #… · yazad3@techhub.social · 47

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