photographs by Douglas Herr
Picidae: Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)


Biology

Food sources include insects, acorns, sap and fruit. Insects are often caught on the wing, flycatcher-style. This page is not complete.


Photographic notes

Camera: Leica R8 with Leica Digital Module-R at ISO 400
Lens: Leitz 560mm f/6.8 Telyt-R
Exposure: 1/4000 sec @ f/6.8
Support: shoulder stock and monopod
Date: 23 September 2008
Location: Upper Bidwell park, Chico California


Text and photographs Copyright (C) 2008 Douglas Herr
last updated 23 September 2008