PAUL BANNICK didn’t have to convince me to be wild about woodpeckers, because I already am—utterly so. These charismatic, hardworking birds make oversized ecological contributions to the environments they inhabit, and to the other creatures that they share them with. And the more you learn about them, the more astonishing they become. Paul’ Bannick‘s new book is “Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers” (affiliate link) and he’s an award-winning author and wildlife photographer based in Seattle who is focused on the natural history of North America, and in particular on the conservation of birds and their habitat. He’s written several previous books about owls, a special passion of his, and now one on woodpeckers. (Above, the northern red-shafted flicker; photo from the book.) Plus: Comment in the box near the bottom of the page for a chance to win his new book. Read along as you listen to the Oct. 27, 2025 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify (and browse my archive of podcasts here). woodpeckers, with paul bannick Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:27:51 \ Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify […]

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