Nature Minute video: Woodpeckers leave their mark on NYC – and feed city wildlife

Without leaves to block our view, winter is an excellent time to take a peek into the lives of city animals and see the daily challenges they face. One type of woodpecker has drilled very distinctive designs throughout NYC’s parks and tree-lined streets in its search for food, and other animals have learned to take advantage. Learn how to identify the handiwork of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker — and see Nature’s version of stealing-food-from-the-office-refrigerator in action.

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