woodpecker

[tommy the cat]

Didn't quite no where to post this question but I guess it can go here!

I know you cant see him very well but having trouble idetifying.
I have read green woodies are in the area but this had a red belly?
All the pic's I have found don't show the belly or don't mention red colouring.
Thanks dave

 

[British Red]

I think "flora and fauna" would have been a better spot than "firecraft". I've burned most things - never tried lighting a woodpecker though


Really hard to rell from the image - looks more like a Greater Spotted in profile than a green. I have some (ropey) pics somewhere - do you want me to post them so you can see the difference?


Here we go (sorry for the poor quality)

Greater Spotted

Green

Does that help?

Red

 

[Rob]

Cant really tell from the pic, but you are more likely to see a green woody on the ground (as that is where they feed), rather that pecking about around the branches.

BTW - nice pics Red

 

[tommy the cat]

Thanks again BR got say I must have put it in the wrong section as I have drank woodpecker but not lit one must have had a male multi tasking moment!!!
Great pics BR deffo had red waist (for want of a better word) so I think it was the greater spotted as it looks as if the green has not red on it(?)
Must say ,wish I had as good a camera as yours as you post some superb pics mate( and also the skill.... I do have an o' level though! )
Out of interest what sort of gear do you use/recommend?
Thanks again Dave

 

[British Red]

I use a cheapy compact digital mate (Kodak Z740) - it has got a decent zoom though.

I'd ask Jon Pickett for camera advice or Wayland - their stuff knocks spots off mine!

I take a lot of piccs is all - either stuff that interests me or a lot of the time to help me look things up when I get home

Glad it helped - I think we all agree on Greater Spotted (Greens have red "caps" speckled fronts and a vivid yellow flash on their back when they take off)

Red

 

[tommy the cat]

I have got a Canon Ixus which to be honest is great for stuff close up and posting on forums but is rather lacking in the zoom department. It is really small though so i always take it out and usually get some good pics when in the mountains snowboarding. Might have to look at some zooms which I believe can be added (sort of clip on I think back to ebay I think!)

 

[Toddy]

Shifted thread to Flora & fauna from firecraft ...... woodpeckers stink when burned, allegedly
Sounds like the great spotted one to me too; about as big as a magpie, without that long tail?

cheers,
Toddy