Tag Archives: woodpecker

Independence day

Posted on 13 June, 2011 by

Today was independence day for this greater spotted woodpecker. For the last couple of weeks the garden has been visited by the adults, checking out the area for easy food sources. This morning an adult and juvenile were repeatedly visiting … Continue reading →

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Where have all the birds gone?

Posted on 9 July, 2010 by

About three weeks ago my garden exploded with fledgling birds; mainly house sparrows, tree sparrows and starlings. The feeders were crammed: comedic youngsters perched on the tops of the feeders while their parents dutifully passed them seeds from the bottom. … Continue reading →

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