Southern Limestone/Dolomite Valleys and Low Rolling Hills

Red-headed woodpecker spotted at Black Creek Park

October 22, 2026

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A was recorded at Black Creek Park on 2026-10-21.¹ This cavity-nesting species is listed as a Bird of Conservation Concern because it faces steep population declines driven by loss of snag habitat and competition with European starlings for nesting cavities.^2, 3

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