Whilst on route to visit family a whistle stop visit to rspb Burton Mere Wetlands brought me a nice suprise in the car park. a single Green Woodpecker sat perched on top of the car park gate post but quickly flew to a distant tree, however much closer came a call and the distant bird returned this time flying to another tree that had its partner calling from. I saw both together for a split second before a car disturbed them both. A small band of observers gathered to witness the male feeding on the floor while making a few flypaths.
unfortunatly I didnt have time to see them return and perch any closer
We nearly went to Burton Mere this weekend, but then went to the bird faor at WWT Martin Mere instead. I saw the Great Spotted Woodpecker, but I'd love to get this close to a Green Woodpecker. From Findlay
ReplyDeleteThat is a very colorful woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteGood that you could snaffle a yaffle!
ReplyDeleteThey are a great bird.
And the post before is a real stunner!
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
What a stunning green color these woodpecker are.
ReplyDeleteHave a great birding weekend, Dave.
remarkable color!
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I have heard of a green woodpecker!
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