A woodpecker's tongue. Baby Green Woodpecker licking statue, drinking and eating ants

[@mamamheus7751]

In our part of England there are supposed to be green woodpeckers, but I've only seen one once. It had been snowing overnight and the next morning there was one, quite young I think, pecking through the snow in our front garden. When we go to the Broads though, we see the spotted woodpeckers, along with kingfishers and countless other species. Best moments were sailing past two swans who were doing the courtship "dance" and we saw them at the right angle and moment to see their heads and necks bending into a perfect heart shape. The other was watching a flash of blue dive into the water (the kingfisher of course) and it came up with a fish. It's amazing how they ignore all the boats and just get on with their lives right next to us. Magical bit of filming, mate. Hoping to see some more of your talent soon!

[@JulianMakes]

thank you Mam! you are so awesome!

[@JaneMansbridge-u9v]

Just watched your wonderful video at the same time tbat we have a juvenile green woodpecker on our lawn. Great close up shots. Thank you

[@ralphmourik]

Hey long time no see! Very nice shots Julian! Beautiful bird. 👍👊

[@JulianMakes]

thanks Ralph!

[@tobhomott]

I enjoy bird watching when I can do it from my kitchen window. This year has been great due to the lockdown. Red cardinals, orange orioles, yellow goldfinches, green hummingbirds, blue jays, purple finches. Everyone knows indigo and violet are BS; there is only purple. I was lucky enough to glimpse a Northern Flicker (a good sized colourful woodpecker that also likes to hunt on the ground) this summer eating bugs on my lawn, but he refused to pose for me. The pileated woodpecker might be the biggest pecker on this side of the pond, but the flicker was a nicer feather in my cap, lol

[@JulianMakes]

thanks Tobho! i know, the birds have gone crazy this year, ooh a flicker sounds awesome! :)

[@Ligby]

As beautiful as that bird is, I cant forgive his North American brethren for the damage they've done to my wood shingles.

[@JulianMakes]

naughty pecker!

[@veyimedeo8400]

What happen to your woodpecker box......they didn't fly in?

[@huddsman69]

Welcome back fella, missed you loads. Hope you have torn off your L plates off your lathe!!!!!

[@JulianMakes]

thank you Steve :) fyi i still haven't :(

[@Flatspin]

Came from william osman, stayed for this

[@JulianMakes]

thanks Chris!!! :)