Knock Knock

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

Downy Woodpecker

Normally when I see Downy Woodpeckers in my yard, they are on the trees. This past week, I saw a … More

Almost everyday I can spot most of these birds in my backyard. The sparrows arrive in the winter and leave … More

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

Downy Woodpeckers were moving from tree to tree at Gulf State Park. I’m not sure if this is the same … More

The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America.

Another day, another Red-headed Woodpecker sighting. It seems to like the tall tree beside the creek in my backyard. This … More

Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpecker and are widespread across the country. It says they will come to bird feeders if … More

The Yellowhammer is one of the most common woodpeckers in the US, but it holds a special place in the … More