We are very fortunate to have Red-headed Woodpeckers—our favorite oak woodland and savanna species—at our Wildland cabin year round for the past couple of years.
The Northern Flicker is a dazzling, common woodpecker that can be found in most of North America. They’ll drum on trees similarly to other woodpeckers, but spend most of their time foraging for insects and larvae on the ground.
An ever dependable sound of winter is the drilling, drumming, and knocking of our industrious non-migratory woodpeckers. Charisma and conspicuousness is a recipe for intrigue, and woodpeckers have these in excess.
Unique among woodpeckers, Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers don't need dead trees for feeding and are also the only North American woodpecker with a true migration.
The Northern Flicker is a colorful woodpecker, covering most of North America. This is a common bird, yet if it were found in an aviary, it would probably take your breath away. The Northern Flicker stands alone with its engaging plumage and curious personality.