Sep
14
2013
The Red Bellied Woodpecker Was Back
Author: siggyThe red bellied woodpecker was back. When the grackles took over, they disappeared. After I figured out how to discourage them, the downy woodpeckers returned. It has been several months since I last saw the larger woodpecker come to feed on my suet cakes. I could never figure out why they call this bird a red bellied woodpecker. The red markings are on its head not its belly but in back of their head. Anyway, I was thrilled to see one today and hope it comes back.