On December 10, a male Red-bellied Woodpecker arrived on our property and has been here ever since. It is feasting on black oil sunflower seeds at a windowsill feeder. We can view the bird from only a couple of feet away! It’s the first time we’ve ever seen one.

Neil Boughen, Warsaw

Red-bellied Woodpecker - Nov. 30, 2013 (Robert Latham)

Male Red-bellied Woodpecker – Nov. 30, 2013 (Robert Latham)


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.