l have been a part of a few successful wildlife rescues and educate people on wildlife and environmental issues. We have helped in issues to save wetlands, woodlands etc.to save the precious life within. It is well worth the effort. We can all learn to live and work together. Education is the key. In 2011 I won an education award from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for the work and photography I do. Habitat is fast disappearing and with it, many species are also declining in numbers. So many species can actually tell us the health of our environment and alert us to problems we need to know about. They all need to be protected.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Female Red Bellied Woodpecker.5/09




You can see the difference in the females head. Her red streak stops 3/4 of the way to the bill. Leaving a white patch there where the males is all red. Very pretty birds. l have the male here at the house all year. l only see the female come spring through fall. 
l have yet to see any babies. l know they nest in the area, l am hopeful each year that they will bring them around to the feeders.

2 comments:

Karen Wilson said...

Neat to see these side by side, easier to see how to tell the difference.

Ann Brokelman said...

Jen these are just totally amazing shots. Way to go. Wonderful. Ann