Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Julien Amsellem
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Location

The Landing, Dobbs Ferry
Westchester, New York, United States
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Map
Map Coordinates: 41.0185489, -73.8786125
Age
Not specified
Sex
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Observation details

*Yes! Best possible way to be welcomed back: a YBSA on the ornamental, sap-filled trees on Hudson Dr! Every year, I highly anticipate the return of the YBSA that openly feed at eye on these trees. While I usually fail to get photos, today’s juvenile was unusually confiding for this oft-skittish species, giving perfect views. Spent much time chasing the RCKI away from its many sap holes, and almost pooped on me as it flew by.

Technical information

Model
NIKON D500
ISO
1600
Focal length
500 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/6.3
Shutter speed
1/1000 sec
Dimensions
3936 pixels x 2624 pixels
Original file size
2.42 MB