Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers - 13x19 Archival Fine Art Print

✓ Real Michigan wildlife photography — not AI
✓ Studio-signed by John Pepp, Livonia MI
✓ Ships from Michigan in 3-5 business days
✓ Printed on archival Pro Luster paper — rated 100+ years
✓ Made to order in my Livonia studio

About the Birds
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers are Michigan’s only woodpecker that drills “sap wells” in living trees. They migrate through Metro Detroit every spring. Males have a bright red forehead and throat; females have a red forehead with a white throat. They feed on sap and the insects it attracts. It’s uncommon to catch a male and female working the same tree — they’re usually territorial about prime sap wells.

The Story Behind This Print
Captured: April 14, 2026 at 11:08am in Livonia, Michigan

It was a warm, gloomy mid-April morning. Late-morning is when sapsucker activity peaks because the sap runs strongest. I found this pair sharing one tree, taking turns at the same well.

The overcast sky created perfect conditions: soft, diffused light with no harsh shadows. That’s why you can see every feather detail, the sap glistening on the bark, and the quiet focus in their eyes. I stayed motionless for over an hour to get both birds sharp in one frame.

This isn’t a lucky snapshot. It’s field craft, patience, and knowing Michigan bird behavior.

Print Details
Paper: 13" x 19" professional Pro Luster archival photo paper. Pro Luster gives rich color, deep blacks, and a subtle texture that reduces glare — rated 100+ years
Signature: Studio-signed by John Pepp. The signature is embedded in the archival printing process to ensure consistency and permanence
Total Size: 13" x 19" — fits standard 16x20 frames with mat, no custom work needed
Edition: Open edition. Printed on demand from my home studio
Ships rolled in a protective tube, ready for your frame

Authenticity & Shipping
Photographed, printed, and shipped by me, John Pepp, from my home studio in Livonia, MI 48150. This is not AI. Not stock photography. This is a real Michigan moment I personally captured.

SHIPPING & LOCAL DELIVERY

Made to Order: Each print is produced in my Livonia studio on archival Pro Luster paper. Ships in 3-5 business days.

Free Local Delivery: I personally deliver to Livonia, Garden City, Westland, Wayne, Plymouth, Redford, Northville, Farmington, and nearby areas. Delivery within 1-2 business days after your order is ready. I'll email you to schedule a drop-off time.

Free delivery zip codes: 48150, 48151, 48152, 48153, 48154, 48135, 48185, 48187, 48167, 48125, 48170, 48239, 48240

US Shipping: $8 flat rate via UPS Ground with tracking. Ships in a protective tube. Please allow 3-7 business days for delivery. Free shipping on orders $100+.

RETURNS & DAMAGE
I want you to love your print. If your order arrives damaged, contact me within 48 hours of delivery with photos of the box AND the damage. I'll file the UPS claim and ship a replacement immediately at no cost to you. Please keep all packaging materials for the claim.

For prints damaged by UPS, I cover 100% of replacement + reshipping. For prints damaged after delivery, please handle with care — Pro Luster paper is archival but not indestructible.

Returns for change of mind:
Unframed prints can be returned within 14 days if unused and in original condition. Buyer pays return shipping.

Questions?
Email me directly: jrpepp@pepster.com — I personally pack every order and I'm happy to help.

Questions about the birds or that morning? I answer every buyer email personally. Reply to your order confirmation and I’ll tell you more.

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