Common name: Hairy Woodpecker (male) Scientific name: Leuconotopicus villosus (syn. Picoides villosus) Kingdom: Animalia → Phylum: Chordata → Class: Aves → Order: Piciformes → Family: Picidae → Genus: Leuconotopicus → Species: villosus A male Hairy Woodpecker clings to a weathered post, head cocked, red nape patch bright against a soft green background; crisp black-and-white plumage and a long chisel bill are in sharp focus.

He freezes mid-climb, ear to the grain like a carpenter with secrets. A soft tap, then stillness.

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She’s found a dead tree in need of “extensive renovations.” Luckily, she brought her own power tools.

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What a fantastic new visitor! 🐦✨ Great Spotted Woodpeckers are always a treat to see—hope she becomes a regular at your feeding station! #BirdingScotland #WildlifeEncounters #WoodpeckerWatch

🌳✨ Check out these amazing woodpeckers captured by our talented ranger Jake at Sculthorpe! 🎉 Their vibrant plumage and rhythmic tapping bring life to the forest! 🐦💚 Can you spot a woodpecker in action? Share your experiences with us below! 👇 #SculthorpeNature #WoodpeckerWatch #WildlifeWonder