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Winter is a Time for Woodpeckers at MCR!

Winter is a Time for Woodpeckers at MCR!

by Merrill Creek Reservoir | Dec 11, 2025 | Animals, Birds

Winter is a great time to see woodpeckers!  With the leaves off trees and bird feeders (especially suit feeders) filled, many of NJ’s woodpecker species can be easily seen pretty much everywhere across the state!  In fact, in winter, NJ gets some migrant woodpeckers...

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