I think this is a little ‘Downy’ woodpecker and I think is a birch tree. I heard him tapping away outside the cabin. Was able to track him down and get a quick phone shot before he took off.
Three Good Things:
1. A wonderful three days in the mountains
2. Total silence...with the exception of a babbling stream and occasional bird calls
3. Tom had a great time fly fishing yesterday even though he never had a bite.
I have loads of these noisy little fellows behind my house...hard to catch a shot of them, well done! (I think it is a sycamore tree). Glad you are enjoying your getaway.
I am very envious of your getaway- it sounds absolutely idyllic. It’s illegal for us to leave town without good reason at the moment so even a day trip is off the cards.
@bkp The birds around here are very elusive...so many trees and rhododendron groves for hiding. I’m surprised I was able to find this guy.
Just used my plant ID app to identify the tree. Turns out to be a populus tremuloides - an Aspen.
So good to have a change of scenery Peggy....good to see your woodpecker. I have just uploaded the plant checker app, so many new shrubs etc in our garden...I think it will work better when the leave come out though.
Nice you are able to get away, Peggy! And great find among all the trees, and an amazing phone shot! The long bill makes it a hairy, a larger cousin of downys.
Just used my plant ID app to identify the tree. Turns out to be a populus tremuloides - an Aspen.