’Uncommon’ Red Headed Woodpecker sighted

Red Headed Woodpecker sighted on the North Shore Road, Skootamatta Lake. May 31, 2020.
This bird is listed ‘Uncommon’ in the field guides. We are in the northern part of its range. I’ve never seen one so far North (and only seen 3 in my lifetime). We have a pair around our home – sexes are identical – luckily we saw them together mating so we knew they were a pair.

Here’s a brief video link if the blog posts will allow post – I’m sure it will. Birdwatchers around the lake might be interested.

https://youtu.be/llBMUC34lmc

Submitted by Ken Hook

Author: Jackie Bleecker