Wood Pecker Collection

Greater spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), Finland, Scandinvia, Europe

Great spotted woodpeckers (Dendrocopos major) on a branch. The adult at left is feeding the fledgling at right. Photographed in June, in Dorset, UK

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) adult male, perched on old branch beside bittersweet, U. S. A
Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) adult male, perched on old branch beside bittersweet, U.S.A

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Spring Cleaning
Olof Petterson

Woodland scene with a multitude of animals and birds

Great spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Norfolk November

Bride and Groom at wedding, The Woodpecker, Hunston, 3rd March 1962. Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS 1091/13

Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus Finland May

Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus adult male Finland winter

Black Woodpecker at nest hole Finland May

Middle spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius Bulgaria winter

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos minor male winter UK

Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Kent UK

Green Woodpecker, Picus viridis, on frosty morning, UK, winter

Woodland scene with Green Woodpecker
A woodland scene with wildflowers and a Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) in flight. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) juvenile, feeding at ant nest, Warwickshire, England, July

Greater Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) adult male, feeding on windfall apples, England, january

Eurasian Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) kill, remains of Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) on plucking post, Cotter Force, Wensleydale, Yorkshire Dales N.P

North America, USA, Minnesota, Northern Flicker Flying

Female Downy Woodpecker, on flower seed stalk, Grand Teton NP, Wyoming

Williamsons Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus thyroideus, adult male at nesting cavity in aspen tree, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA

USA, California, Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lee Vining. Wild Nuttall s
USA, California, Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lee Vining. Wild Nuttalls woodpecker male on tree excavating cavity nest

North America, USA, Florida, Everglades National Park. A male Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) at its nesting hole

USA, Texas, Lipscomb. Portrait of male red-bellied woodpecker perched on stump

Black-cheeked Woodpecker, Melanerpes pucherani, Laguna del Lagarto Lodge, Costa Rica, pecking on banana tree

A pair of Lineated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus lineatus) in the morning sun. Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Mexico, Tamaulipas State. Male bronze-winged woodpecker at cavity nest

Mexico, Tamaulipas State. Lineated woodpecker perched on dead tree

Pileated Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus, Central Pennsylvania

Juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus major) on tree, England

Chefchaouen Morocco restaurant Amigos sign with woodpecker holding a tagine

Africa. Kenya. Nubian woodpecker at Lake Nakuru NP

BLACK WOODPECKER. Line engraving, 19th century

AUDUBON: WOODPECKER. Woodpecker (Picoides borealis) by John Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-1838

Jamaican Woodpecker (Melanerpes radiolatus) adult male, feeding on fruit in palm tree, Port Antonio, Jamaica, march

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"Exploring the Woodpecker's World: From Finland to Jamaica, Nature's Percussionists Take Center Stage" From the enchanting forests of Scandinavia to the vibrant landscapes of North America and beyond, woodpeckers captivate us with their rhythmic drumming and striking appearances. The Greater spotted woodpecker proudly displays its black-and-white plumage in Finland, while its cousin, the Great spotted woodpecker, mesmerizes us with its vivid red belly. In the United States, a majestic Red-bellied Woodpecker perches on an old branch adorned with bittersweet. Its adult male features radiate elegance against a backdrop of nature's beauty. Meanwhile, in wintry Finland, a Grey-headed Woodpecker braves the cold as it showcases its stunning plumage. As spring arrives in Norfolk, England, a diligent Great spotted Woodpecker engages in some much-needed "Spring Cleaning, " pecking away at decaying tree trunks to create nesting cavities for future generations. In Port Antonio, Jamaica, a Jamaican Woodpecker delights our senses as it feasts on succulent fruit amidst palm trees. Venturing into Kaeng Krachan National Park in Thailand reveals the captivating sight of Buff-rumped Woodpeckers clinging effortlessly to branches—a true testament to their remarkable agility. Meanwhile, nestled within Berwickshire's gardens in Scotland stands a Greater Spotted Woodpecker clinging tenaciously onto fallen trunks—an emblematic symbol of resilience. Lastly but not leastly is England's Warwickshire where we witness an amusing scene—Green Woodpeckers engaging in anting on garden lawns during summer days. These avian performers entertain us further by allowing ants to crawl upon their necks—a peculiar yet fascinating behavior that adds charm to these already charismatic birds. Whether they're tapping out rhythms or adorning themselves like bride and groom with vibrant colors and patterns, woodpeckers never fail to captivate us.