The Acorn Architect's Big Build

Fun Fact

Acorn woodpeckers are famous for drilling thousands of individual holes in trees, called 'granaries,' to store acorns for the winter! They are very social birds and often live in family groups that work together to gather and guard their food.

Coloring Tips

1. 1🎨 **Feathered Focus** - Use a range of browns, blacks, and whites to give the woodpecker's feathers depth, especially around its determined face and the intricate patterns on its body.
2. 2🖍️ **Nutty Textures** - Play with different shades of brown, tan, and even a touch of green for the acorns. Add tiny lines and dots to make them look rough and natural, highlighting the overflowing collection in the tree hole.
3. 3✨ **Helmet Highlights** - Give the tiny construction helmet a metallic shine using yellows, grays, and a small highlight of white or light yellow to emphasize its slightly askew position.
4. 4🌈 **Bark Background** - Use various shades of brown, gray, and even some dark green or blue for the tree bark to create a realistic, textured backdrop that makes the colorful woodpecker and acorns pop.