Knock Knock

Usually you hear a woodpecker before you see it. When you hear a steady knocking sound against a tree, a … More

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Woodpeckers are some of my favorite birds. They are very distinctive and easy to identify. They are fun to watch … More

Weeks Bay Reserve is on Hwy. 98 in between Foley and Fairhope. I had hoped to find a few more … More

I love seeing and hearing woodpeckers in my yard. I am blessed to see so many types in my yard … More

The female Red-bellied Woodpecker have a red nape, lacking the red crown. This is a female. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-bellied_Woodpecker/id

It’s a pretty good day when I see all but 2 of the woodpecker types in my yard.

Medium-sized woodpecker that is not well named; rarely is the slight red wash on the belly visible! Instead, note the … More