Each hole is carefully crafted; if it’s too large, other birds can easily steal the acorns, and if it’s too small, the acorns can break and spoil. By the end of summer, the woodpecker’s precise work is complete.
The ripened acorns are placed in the holes, with a single large tree trunk capable of holding around 50,000 acorns, ensuring the bird has enough food for a satisfying winter