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Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers in 2019
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Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers in 2019
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (female)
Great Spotted Woodpecker © Tom Speller
Green Woodpeckers © Andrew Moon
Spotlight Woodpeckers - an excellent book and introduction to UK woodpeckers by expert guide Gerard Gorman,
Great Spots are found widely throughout Britain, they are common in woodland and readily visit garden feeders. Lesser Spots are scarce and rarely seen. So you are much more likely to see a Great Spot than a Lesser Spot. But young Great Spots have a red head - don't confuse tham with a male Lesser Spot.
You can easily tell the difference………..
Here are some tips for finding and monitoring woodpecker nests, especially Lesser Spots based on the experiences of our volunteers.
Go to an area where you saw or heard LSW earlier in the year. Spend time in the area and:
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