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Idris - photography's avatar

that's incredibly interesting! also makes me feel sorry for those poor kingfishers I see online getting stuck in trees beak first :( glad to read that woodpeckers have a solution

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Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

Now that’s interesting! So happy there are science-minded folk (aka scientists) on this platform. Learning so much. Love the drawings too!

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you for this great feedback, Nathaniel!

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Nathaniel Bowler's avatar

Aber naturlich!

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Cheryl King's avatar

I so enjoyed your explanation. What an amazing bird, thank you. A wonderful read.

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you so much, Cheryl!

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Carole Roseland's avatar

Wow, that’s amazing!

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Jorden Blucher's avatar

Fascinating. Thank you for this.

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James Freitas's avatar

This was so fascinating and clearly explained! Thank you for enlightening us readers as to the science behind woodpeckers.

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you, James!

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Neil Barker's avatar

Excellent explanation, Maja. I had no idea about the mechanics and biology of how woodpeckers actually peck like this and get stuck and release. That video clip is fascinating as well showing the impact on each strike. Thanks for sharing.

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you, Neil! I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

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Aria Vink's avatar

Fascinating. Absolutely fascinating. Zo blij je nieuwsbrief gevonden te hebben!

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Maja Mielke's avatar

Thank you so much, Aria!

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