Sapsucker holes

This tree has even rows of holes surrounding it. These holes are likely caused by a bird known as a sapsucker (Sphrapicus varius). The bird pecks holes in trees that produce sap so when the holes fill up with sap it comes back to eat it. Many people think that this harms the tree, but the damage is mostly superficial. The tree will probably recover quickly if it is healthy. This kind of damage does ruin the value of commercial wood, the lumber industry calls it "bird pecking". The damage can be good though. The sap provides a food source for other animals, including hummingbirds and even squirrels.

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