Baby green woodpecker

[Mrs T]

Last week a work colleague spotted a green woodpecker flying towards this tree and noticed the hole. I spent over 90 minutes waiting last week and nothing. I popped by on the off chance today and heard the chick(s) in the nest. Then I noticed the chick popping its head out so I retreated to about 25m away and waited. The adult came close, made a lot of noise and flew off. Eventually the chick started poking out again, so I guess must be close to fledging.

Amanda

[Olybirder]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

Well done Amanda. Your persistence paid off in the end. A great find and a super shot.

Ron

[Guest]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

A cuckoo clock springs to mind - very cute, Amanda.

[Phill D]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

Bet you were chuffed with that lovely shot after all the waiting. Looking forward to seeing some more when they venture out.

[OM USer]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

Very nice Amanda.

[OlyPaul]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

Nice capture Amanda.

[Mrs T]

Re: Baby green woodpecker

Well done Amanda. Your persistence paid off in the end. A great find and a super shot.

Ron

Thanks Ron. I was trying to "hide" under a tree! The nest is close to a disused building on our site, and I wasn't exactly inconspicuous to birds or colleagues!

A cuckoo clock springs to mind - very cute, Amanda.

Thanks Mark. It was popping in and out like a cuckoo clock!

Bet you were chuffed with that lovely shot after all the waiting. Looking forward to seeing some more when they venture out.

Thanks Phill D. Yes I was pleased, as was the person who tipped me off! I'm off work until 27th June so I will miss the fledging.

Very nice Amanda.

Thanks OM User.

Nice capture Amanda.

Thanks Paul.