For the most part, the Woodpeckers we have in the backyard get along alright. But like any family, you’ll run into a squabble now and then. And make no mistake, there is a “pecking order” in the group. The Flickers are the toughest in my estimation, followed by the Red-Bellies, then the Redheads, and then … Read more
If I must confess, I have a few bias’s in the backyard. I won’t admit to an outright favorite bird because I wouldn’t want to offend any of them. They are all greatly appreciated. But when it comes to outright, stunning beauty…the Redhead would be star. Flying, or in repose, they bring a color and … Read more
I realize not everyone has the good fortune of having a wooded backyard. But many folks do have the opportunity to photograph some very interesting and beautiful birds somewhere close by.
There is a community park not far away from where we live, and they do have feeders there with a viewing blind available most of the time…so perhaps there’s something like this close to where you live.
I’m fortunate in that I feed a lot of birds year round and one of my favorites is the Red Headed Woodpecker. They like to eat suet, sunflower seeds, and during the summer, a decent amount of insects.
They are hard to miss as well…bright red head, pearly white belly and undersides and coal black on the back. I was happy this year to see they had a successful nesting so hopefully we’ll have these beauties for years to come.