Woodpecker

A Year in the life of north American woodpeckers

Coming Soon!

Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers is an extraordinary and dynamic photography book exploring all 41 species across North America. Woodpeckers' evolution has made them ecologically critical to forest health, serving as keystone species in various North American wooded habitats. They support a variety of other creatures, acting as catalysts for diversity in the places they inhabit. 

Informed by field experience and extensive research, author and photographer Paul Bannick explores woodpeckers’ natural and cultural history. In breathtaking images, he captures woodpeckers’ charismatic behavior, colorful displays, and sensitive habitats. Bannick uses accessible, science-based text to delve into woodpecker courtship and nest selection in spring, nest life in summer, fledging and independence in autumn, and survival challenges in winter. Woodpecker compares behaviors across species and provides insight for conservation.

Sincere gratitude to:

Tom and Sonya Campion for supporting the conservation impact campaign, and Gary Rygmyr for Mountaineers Books publication support.

KEY IMPACT OPPORTUNITies

Paul's work gently guides viewers and readers toward conservation through fostering a love and appreciation for the charismatic woodpecker, and making the connection to the importance of healthy, diverse, and intact habitats. Drawing upon 15 years of studying and photographing woodpeckers, Paul's various multimedia woodpecker presentations and workshops offer insights based upon personal experiences in the field, and the variety of woodpecker species, families, geography,  and habitat. His programs combine breathtaking photos, compelling videos, evocative audio, the latest science and first-person stories from the field delivered with passion and an interactive style that engages even the toughest audiences. 

From National Audubon’s first national convention in more than a decade, to birding festivals across the United States and cientific conferences, Paul’s keynote presentations emphasize natural history, surprising inter-relationships, habitat and conservation to help ensure that his programs are as informative as they are spellbinding.

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