Wanda's Woodpeckers
Acorn Woodpeckers
Acorn Woodpeckers on one of many granary trees on Mt. Wanda in Martinez. These busy birds live in large groups, hoarding acorns and wedging them into holes for later use. Their unique "waka-waka" call can be heard quite often on the trails of Mt. Wanda.
Wildlife Wonders of Mt. Wanda
Dark-eyed Junco looking for small insects at Mt. Wanda in Martinez
Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk on the hunt for small birds and gophers roaming the hillside
Sara orange tip butterfly resting for a brief moment, and then on to the next flower.
Botta's pocket gopher peeking out of his hole, being very mindful of hawks above
Dark-eyed junco catching an insect for a morning snack
Acorn Woodpecker perched on the limb of a granary tree off the main trail