Imagine my delight as I peered out the window this afternoon and saw this beautiful bird feeding away at one of the feeders.
Although not the greatest of pictures - I have managed to capture him this time......
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| Great Spotted Woodpecker (dendrocopos major) |
A few days ago I gave mention to Blacky the Blackbird and the fact that he had returned. The Blackbird seems to have been a very elusive visitor to the garden this last few months. Yesterday afternoon, as Blacky stood proudly on a neighbour's shed - another blackbird hopped around the borders in search of food. It was difficult to tell whether it was a a female or a juvenille as both are very similar in colouring. So the question is - was he watching his prospective mate or keeping an eye on one of his brood?
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| Blackbird (turdus merula) |
There has been a couple of fleeting visits from a female bullfinch this week - she didn't stay long though. Being rather secretive birds - it's not often I see them around the garden picking for food amongst the other birds.
I must say that I am rather pleased that my new bird feeder - which allows me to put out a bigger variety of goodies for the birds - is enticing in these 'strangers'.
Apologies again for the quality of the pictures - the best I could do being indoors as I did not want to take a risk in chasing them away before I was able to record.
Congrats on your woodpecker sighting. I have never seen that species. Mostly we get downys and occasionally a hairy. In other years we've seen red bellied and northern flickers but they haven't shown up this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you gardeninacity - these are the only types of Woodpeckers we get here in Scotland. I hope your other visitors make an appearance at some point for you
DeleteIt's great when you install a new bird feeder and sit back and enjoy recording your new visitors... I'm surprised you've managed to tear yourself away for long enough to write this post. Congratulations on finally getting a photo of the woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteYes, it has been hard tearing myself away - I love watching the birds. I'm enjoying identifying them all.
DeleteI just spotted a Pelliated Woodpecker yesterday . Very interesting, so very rare here. Here along the shores of Lake Michigan, lots of birds pass on their migratory routes. Look forward to seeing your blog again. Jack
ReplyDeleteThanks Jack...
DeleteWasn't quite sure what a Pelliated Woodpecker was - google soon put me right!! He sure is a beautiful bird - lucky you :)
I've always loved woodpeckers and have had the joy of a young male who has returned for the second year outside my nursing home window.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased your young woodpecker paid you a return visit aussiebybirth - I hope he becomes a regular for you :)
ReplyDeleteAngie, like you, we also get a lot of pleasure from the birds which visit. Congratulations on capturing a shot of the Woodpecker. A couple of years ago we were regularly visited by one, hasn't turned up at all this year.
ReplyDeleteAngie wonderful news re woodpecker visitor ,you are so lucky.
ReplyDeleteIts lovely to get a good selection of birds in the garden, your feeder is obviously a hit, and you have woodpecker proof. Me? Envious? Not at all. Well, a little... Though I did spot a pair of woodcocks fossiking around in the front garden a couple of weeks ago.
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