Last week we saw this male Red-bellied Woodpecker at our feeder in Lakefield. He was eating sunflower seeds and feeding at the fat block. I couldn’t see the red belly, however. He was quite shy, so no real close-ups.

David Wells, Lakefield

Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 – Lakefield – Jan. 2017 – David Wells

Red-bellied Woodpecker – Lakefield – Jan. 2017 – David Wells


Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.