A Lewis's Woodpecker closely watches the activity atop another utility pole to the north. An intruder just landed close by and s/he looks rather motley.
The second Lewis's Woodpecker is just as concerned as the first. S/he also glances back often.
They both have something to hide... pecans!
Woodpecker #1 grabs its pecan and moves it around repeatedly, seemingly NOT wanting to share.
Woodpecker #2 looks to have been in a fight while not itching to be in another.
More likely it's just a molt.
(Click any picture to enlarge.)
Molts happen!
They aren't pretty!
There is no good reason to go into battle when you're not looking your best.
It was all a bit trivial in the end as the fencerow below was littered with thousands of pecans.
They just seemed to be very protective of THEIR pecan.
Allan
Credits: Cornell Lab of Ornithology, All About Birds
The Sibley's Guide to Birds
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