Red-cockaded Woodpecker Chick Banding at Piney Grove
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Red-cockaded Woodpecker Chick Banding at Piney Grove

Once the banding is complete, Watts makes his final trek up the ladder to return the chick safely to the nest.  When the chick becomes full grown, it will be about 8.5 inches long with a wingspan of 14 inches.  
                                                                            

                                                                      Photos 3-11 © David Dadurka/TNC
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