We have a Red-bellied Woodpecker at our feeder in west-end Peterborough this morning. It is coming to the mixed seed and sunflower seed feeders. We’ve never had one previously!

Robert Moos
Maple Crescent

(N.B.  Red-bellied Woodpeckers rarely turn up at city feeders. They are, however, becoming more common in the County, especially south and east of Peterborough. They are one of many southern species that are expanding their range northward.  D.M.)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (female) -  Jennifer MacKenzie Dec 31, 2014

Red-bellied Woodpecker (female) – Jennifer MacKenzie Dec 31, 2014

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Wayne Stovell)

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Wayne Stovell)


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.