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10. I've got one currently working on a nest in a willow tree in my backyard.

Sat Jan 17, 2026, 02:00 AM

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The dude's got a work ethic, I'll give him that. He's out there pecking away every morning.

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Red-bellied Woodpecker [View all] Donkees Friday OP

Red headed would be more appropriate. SamKnause Friday #1

The red head isn't unique, while the blush on the belly is. Donkees Friday #2

Thank you for the explanation. SamKnause Friday #3

Is that what those are, pecking at the sabal palms? Xipe Totec Friday #4

Extremely handsome bird. chouchou Friday #5

That's a him. WestMichRad Friday #7

Ah....I learned something chouchou Friday #8

Used to be rare here in central Maine Easterncedar Friday #6

Beautiful! markodochartaigh Saturday #9

I've got one currently working on a nest in a willow tree in my backyard. LudwigPastorius Saturday #10

I think they ought to be called "peach-bellied" woodpeckers. 3catwoman3 Saturday #11

The red belly is easier to see at an angle... Donkees Yesterday #14

We're fortunate to have these creatures in WNY Niagara Saturday #12

Nice picture! dwayneb Saturday #13