Female Red-bellied Woodpecker

By Steve Creek | Published February 6, 2012
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A Red-bellied Woodpecker In My Backyard

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a daily visitor to my property.

Tips from the All About Birds website:

If you live near any wooded patches, you may be able to attract them using feeders filled with suet (in winter), peanuts, and sometimes sunflower seeds. They’ve even been spotted drinking nectar from hummingbird feeders. Dead trees may encourage the birds to forage naturally or even nest in your yard, and they may feed on berry trees such as hawthorn or mountain-ash in fall or winter.

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21 Comments

  1. Posted February 6, 2012 at 10:14 am by CaptElaine | Permalink

    I watched a hawk take down a morning dove and kill it right outside my window, then fly away with the body… it was an awesome thing to watch, sad for the dove, but the hawk’s gotta do what a hawk’s gotta do you know.
    Your red bellied woodpecker shots are fabulous.

  2. Posted February 6, 2012 at 10:36 am by Karen Lund | Permalink

    Steve, that’s a female red-bellied woodpecker. The red cap on the male extends all the way down to the top of the bill.

  3. Posted February 6, 2012 at 11:16 am by Barbara | Permalink

    I agree with Karen Lund Steve – that is a female red-bellied woodpecker. Great shots though.

  4. Posted February 6, 2012 at 1:41 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks for the correction Ladies!

  5. Posted February 6, 2012 at 2:06 pm by Weekend Cowgirl | Permalink

    Beautiful birds!

  6. Posted February 6, 2012 at 4:56 pm by Julie G. | Permalink

    Outstanding images! Terrific detail.

  7. Posted February 6, 2012 at 7:11 pm by Jeremy Medina | Permalink

    Awesome photos Steve! I can’t wait until I see one someday.

  8. Posted February 6, 2012 at 8:32 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks everyone! The good thing about these birds for a photographer is that they let you get close.

  9. Posted February 6, 2012 at 8:48 pm by Dawn Fine | Permalink

    Great shots Steve!

  10. Posted February 6, 2012 at 9:14 pm by Debbie Miller @HooootOwl | Permalink

    She is a beauty Steve! Both shots are incredible.

  11. Posted February 6, 2012 at 9:30 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks Dawn and Debbie!

  12. Posted February 6, 2012 at 9:41 pm by @DesireeAHung | Permalink

    Another terrific photo. A breath of cool, fresh air to view. Thanks for sharing your talent! Best regards, Desiree

  13. Posted February 6, 2012 at 10:21 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you Desiree!

  14. Posted February 7, 2012 at 12:11 am by judi | Permalink

    Love the face on 1st photo, but the food on the beak of the 2nd makes me smile. Love all woodpeckers, they are so bright and fearless.

  15. Posted February 7, 2012 at 12:21 am by Linda Rockwell | Permalink

    Outstanding photos Steve!

  16. Posted February 7, 2012 at 6:19 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thanks Judi and Linda!

  17. Posted February 7, 2012 at 6:41 pm by Nature in the Burbs | Permalink

    Great shots. I’ve never been able to see the red belly before.

  18. Posted February 7, 2012 at 11:18 pm by John | Permalink

    Great shot and a beautiful bird!

  19. Posted February 8, 2012 at 6:47 am by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Thank you both!

  20. Posted May 3, 2013 at 8:29 am by Katherine Bell | Permalink

    I live in Kansas City, MO and just witnessed this bird today! I’ve never seen one before and was curious as to what it was! It was poking around on the ground. By the way it moved it gave me the impression that it may be a woodpecker. I’m glad that my assumption proved to be true!

  21. Posted May 3, 2013 at 2:41 pm by Steve Creek | Permalink

    Katherine, I’m glad my photo helped with your ID.

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