Carol DM
This time of year brings many different types of birds to my deck feeder. This red bellied woodpecker has become a frequent visitor. I have talked about him before, how he is sort of a bully. Even with the bigger birds. The blue jays are twice his size but they leave when he appears.
I have named him Ivar. If any of you watch the series The Vikings, you will understand why.
Sharing with the Nature Tuesday challenge. Always enjoy the nature in my backyard.
©CarolDM2019
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What a gorgeous woodpecker! Beautiful capture!
I agree, he is a handsome little Dude for sure. Thanks!
I love woodpeckers, but i never see any around. Can you tell me what attracts them?
They usually stay around and peck on the trees, of course. But during the winter when for is scare, if you put up either asset feeder on a tree, or a feeder like mine with the sunflower seeds. I was surprised to see them come to the feeder.
I have seen them around here, they arent as noisy as the big ones. You can hear them pecking at trees when we go hiking. I havent ever got a picture of one though and this one is perfect. What a great shot, thanks for sharing. 😀
You are gift, they are not as noisy but still make noise, they let their presence known to the others. Thanks Kim, I was inside behind the doors.
Ivar is very charming!!! Seen a lot of woodpeckers (but don’t know were they red bellied or not) in the forest near my native town.
Thank you, I just love this little guy.
Beautiful bird, but I hope it’s not as evil as Ivar!
So you know of Ivar do you! No, he is not as evil, he is just a bully to the other birds, but all he does is looks at them and they leave.
It’s a very beautiful bird that, unfortunately, does not live with us
That is unfortunate, he is a beauty.
I have yet to see Ivar in my sisters backyard.
You will never forget him if you do see him.
No problem since I love seeing birds that are new and colorful.
This is a welcomed bird any time here.
I am happy to learn that for a fact.
A wonderful bird. I do not think he lives in our country.
From what I have read they are only in the US.
I saw Ivar on your posts. The cute one that scares a lot of other birds, eh?
Yes he doesn’t look like a bully does he?
Yes, that did not appear to him at all.
What a beautiful bird. No Ivar lives here but I like it.
Yes he is pretty stunning and such a bright red head.
Ahh… he has a deceiving friendly, cute appearance …
I just love Ivar, he is such a cool dude. 🙂