I don’t remember seeing these birds as often as I have been seeing them this summer. My Stokes Field Guide to Birds tells me that I did see one in March 1999.

I am trying to learn the difference between the male and female. The males red head is supposed to go deeper into his chest than the female.

I just learned that they like acorns. Maybe I will have to gather some acorns for the ground feeder.

I am hoping that a woodpecker family has set up housekeeping in our woods and will come back next year – or stay for the winter.

I think he is suspicious that I am watching him. 🙂

Ignoring me.

I am thankful for the nice variety of birds at our feeders and look forward to the return of the winter birds in the next few months.