Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers with Paul Bannick
Event Details
- When
- Oct 21, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 08:15 PM
- Where
- Instructor
- Paul Bannick
- Class Tuition
- Add it to your calendar
-
vCal
iCal
From the rhythmic drumming echoing through spring forests to the quiet resilience of winter survival, woodpeckers lead lives that are both familiar and full of surprise.
Join award-winning photographer and author Paul Bannick for an immersive online journey through the lives of North American woodpeckers. Based on his new book Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers, this program weaves together stunning photography, current science, and firsthand field stories to explore how these remarkable birds live and adapt across the seasons.
Travel through a full year in the life of woodpeckers—from courtship and nesting in spring, to raising young in summer, dispersal and independence in fall, and the challenges of winter survival. Along the way, you’ll encounter species from the Arctic to southern Mexico and the Caribbean, discovering both shared behaviors and surprising adaptations.
Through Paul’s lens, habitats become more than a backdrop—they are dynamic, interconnected systems that shape the lives of these birds. This program offers a deeper appreciation for woodpeckers and the ecosystems they depend on, revealing stories that are often hidden in plain sight.
Whether you’re a birder, photographer, or simply curious about the natural world, this evening invites you to see familiar birds in a whole new way.
All photos ©Paul Bannick