Woodpeckers in the Wild Workshop

Join Oregon naturalist Steve Shunk for a day with the woodpeckers of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. In this field workshop, we will observe the dynamic behaviors of our resident and migrant woodpecker species. Steve will share his enthusiasm and expertise in woodpecker natural history as we study foraging techniques, communication styles, and social dynamics, with a special discussion on the hybrid zone between the Golden-fronted and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. Participants will observe signs of woodpecker carpentry and will discuss current ecology and conservation issues facing the woodpecker populations of Texas.