We believe; we have not seen any Red Bellied Woodpeckers at our yards for long time. Purely by chance, we saw one recently.
Image - Red Bellied Woodpecker
Luckily, we could take one "good" photo, before the bird flying away. Actually, this bird should be "common" in our areas.
They may appear on the feeders. We don't know why they disappeared a while from our backyard.
The Red Bellied Woodpecker used to stop on our very old fig tree and then make a hole for a full life.
Actually, a half dead fig tree, and the other half has leaves. We are waiting to see if it produces figs.
Finally, do you have experience with the Red Bellied Woodpecker?
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ReplyDeletesuch a cool bird..and yet can be annoying.
ReplyDeleteWonderful nature around you. I only hear them around here.
ReplyDeleteAwesome find!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thank you for your comments on one of my two website and on my YT channel who I always appreciate very much. The red-bellied woodpecker is not here living. Six species of woodpeckers live in the Netherlands. Great spotted woodpecker, Middle spotted woodpecker, Black woodpecker. And the green woodpecker. But you see less of these in my area as well.
ReplyDeleteIt may have to do with climate change or habitat loss for them. That you see the red-bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) less. The red-bellied woodpecker prefers older, mixed forests. Habitat loss from agriculture, construction and forest clearing can also reduce the population. Not to mention insect pests.
Lately, there has also been a change in landscape structure: The red-bellied woodpecker prefers a landscape with large, old trees suitable for nesting and foraging. Nice that you were able to take a picture of it anyway. Really hope this woodpecker will return to your garden because yes they love fruits too.
Great photo -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteGlad your woodpeckers have made it back to town! I always like to hear them working away, even though I know some people consider them a nuisance.
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