Melanerpes erythrocephalus – Mia McPherson's On The Wing Photography

Spring Red-headed Woodpecker

By Mia McPherson|May 30th, 2025|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: adult, bottomland hardwood forest, bottomlands, branch, leaves, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, perched, Red-headed Woodpecker, spring, woodpecker, woodpeckers|

This gorgeous Red-headed Woodpecker was perched on a branch when I photographed it on May 21st at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

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The Demise Of A Red-headed Woodpecker Nesting Tree

By Mia McPherson|April 23rd, 2025|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: adult, bottomland hardwood forest, bottomlands, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, nesting cavity, nesting tree, perched, Red-headed Woodpecker, sky, snag, spring, tree, woodpecker, woodpeckers|

This is a short and sad story about the demise of a Red-headed Woodpecker nesting tree at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

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Red-headed Woodpecker Nesting Season Is On!

By Mia McPherson|March 29th, 2025|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, Video|Tags: adult, bottomland hardwood forest, bottomlands, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, nesting cavity, nesting season, Red-headed Woodpecker, snag, spring, tree, video, woodpecker, woodpeckers|

Five days ago I was very happy to photograph and take Red-headed Woodpecker videos at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a bright morning in Oklahoma.

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Red-headed Woodpecker Photos From Sequoyah NWR

By Mia McPherson|July 20th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: adult, bottomland hardwood forests, bottomlands, branches, Cottonwood, dead, leaves, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, nest, nesting, nesting cavity, nesting cavity tree, Red-headed Woodpecker, sky, snag, spring, tree, trunk, woodpecker, woodpeckers|

These Red-headed Woodpecker photos were taken last month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I had one great day with this species in two spots on the refuge.

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Red-headed Woodpecker With Mayfly

By Mia McPherson|June 18th, 2023|Categories: Birds, Oklahoma, Red-headed Woodpeckers, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge|Tags: adult, branches, Cottonwood, food, leaves, mayfly, Melanerpes erythrocephalus, perched, prey, Red-headed Woodpecker, sky, spring, woodpecker, woodpeckers|

Today I am sharing a Red-headed Woodpecker with a mayfly in its bill that I took yesterday at Sequoya National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

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