I get a Greater Spotted Woodpecker (well 2 actually – probably a pair) every day on my feeder. They’re pretty greedy and don’t let the smaller birds in till they’ve done!
The males are usually the brighter coloured. I believe this is true of most bird species but not all. Kingfishers are an example where the female has more colour.
A Pileated Woodpecker on the good neighbours feeder.
Palliser Pass 
Jim R
Great shot.
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underswansea
Thanks Jim!
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mountaincoward
I get a Greater Spotted Woodpecker (well 2 actually – probably a pair) every day on my feeder. They’re pretty greedy and don’t let the smaller birds in till they’ve done!
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underswansea
Yes, woodpeckers of any size or breed will keep away the other birds.
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mountaincoward
I’ve got 3 of ’em now! Don’t know what sex they are – are the females usually brightly coloured as well as the males?
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underswansea
The males are usually the brighter coloured. I believe this is true of most bird species but not all. Kingfishers are an example where the female has more colour.
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mountaincoward
Didn’t know that about Kingfishers either – we used to have one on our beck (stream) – beautiful!
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Julie@frogpondfarm
Super shot Bob!
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