r/woodpecker

What a beauty he is. I get excited to see him every single time.

A Hairy and a Red-bellied. Going to be a good woodpecker viewing day!

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam. 

I've been leaving bird friendly grape jelly out the past month for the Orioles, but the Robins and this female Red-Bellied have been eating the bulk of it! I occasionally noticed streaks of jelly on the front of the camera above the lens, or maybe a drop or two directly on it. Always thought, shit happens birds are messy!

However, I'm starting to think after this she's been the main culprit this whole time...has anyone else ever noticed this behavior before? I just want to make sure it's not a bad reaction to the jelly or anything!

Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam. 

Hello everyone!

10 days ago I posted here asking for advice in order to save a couple of woodpecker chicks that were given to me since the tree they were living was destroyed.

As I said that day, the options were to keep them and try to save them by myself or let them die.

Well, since then some people have asked me by dm how were the chicks doing, so I decided to post it here so everyone who was concerned for them could have some relief.

They're eating well, pooping well, grabbing way stronger than i thought and also thermoregulate themselves very well.

Unfortunately I haven't found some rehab organization who could take care of them.

Hi. I live in the southwest of France out in the countryside. I've twice spotted a Woodpecker in my garden and I'd love to get some photos of him. He moves too fast!

Any tips to attract him and make him feel more at ease when I am about so I can get some photos?

Thanks!

The photo is of some hole he was making in some logs I'm using as benches.

I think it’s a male female combo…looks like they’re drilling this light pole a lot. Do I need to call about the pole?

Beautiful birds tho enjoy seeing them yearly. Video from central fl

No birds were harmed and we were far enough away from her.

Front row seats to the headbangers' ball tonight

May 17, 2026

Update to my last post where I so happily shared the far away spotting from my backyard. He came back for a visit while I was watering my plants this morning and my dog alerted me. I heard the call, but as I often do I didn’t think I would be able to see him, but noticed my dog sitting and staring up into a tree. Mr pileated did not seem to mind my dog’s presence, and as I approached the tree (while keeping my distance) he remained un-phased. My dog and I enjoyed 3 minutes of watching him eat his breakfast 🐜😍🪾

Original content - photos taken in Eastern MA backyard

🎥: @ashley.nomadic on Instagram

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Southwestern PA.  Recorded with a Swann Swifi-cam. 

Twice in one day, so happy 🤸🏽‍♀️
Eastern MA