Hi there
Has anyone seen Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers in their local area?
I have had a look at the population in my area of Bedford for interest.
This information is on the website about Putnoe Local Nature Reserve and this is what I found. Title of document shown where information was found Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan "The Red Data Book" Rare and Threatened Species in Bedfordshire and Luton Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Action Plan "The Red Data Book" Last Updated 2001 Comments about Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers Dendrocopos minor Lesser Spotted Woodpecker An uncommon resident of woodlands, appearing to show a preference for mature willows and alders along river valleys and around lakes. The annual breeding population was estimated at between 250 and 500 pairs in the early 1990’s but is thought now to be under 50 pairs. Occurring in 1988-92 at 90 (24%) tetrads. The breeding population is declining dramatically. Delichon Interesting read and it shows how tree species have a strong influence on where Lesser Spots live As well as Oaks, there are a lot of Hazels in Putnoe LNR too! Must have another look in the next few weeks and see how the wood area is recovering, and see if the Woodpeckers are out and about once more Regards Kathy and Dave
Hi Blackbird...
where i am theres lots of lesser spotted woodpeckers and they turn up daliy in our garden to visit the feeders we have put up.... i have a old post about 7 feet hight that i have drill small holes into up two sides.... theses holes i fill with a mixer of nuts and seed, sunflower and peanuts do well.... i then find that within minutes the woodys turn up... if you find me on flickr you can see pictures of theses woodys.......
the importance thing here is to keep the feed there for them, even when they are breeding as they'll still turn up as they did last year in the breeding period.......
Derek ( Kestrel)
dont just look enjoy and leave for others to share after you. we dont own the earth we just rent a small part of it....
hi Derek
Love to see your Lesser Spots. I cannot get over the size of them they are the size of a Sparrow. Mini GSW me's.
Never knew that they acquired a taste for birdfood (mind you all birds do if they get a chance to get free food)
Please could you post flickr pictures as I would love to see your woody friends {big smile}
Regards
Kathy and Dave
Unknown said: Hi Blackbird... where i am theres lots of lesser spotted woodpeckers and they turn up daliy in our garden to visit the feeders we have put up.... i have a old post about 7 feet hight that i have drill small holes into up two sides.... theses holes i fill with a mixer of nuts and seed, sunflower and peanuts do well.... i then find that within minutes the woodys turn up... if you find me on flickr you can see pictures of theses woodys....... the importance thing here is to keep the feed there for them, even when they are breeding as they'll still turn up as they did last year in the breeding period....... Derek ( Kestrel)
Hi,
I looked on your site- there are 3 nice photos of a Great Spotted Woodpecker (showing red undertail) on a log feeder and a peanut feeder . I can't find any Lesser Spot photos :(
S
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Lesser Spots have really dclined everywhere- I know of only 3 sites in Norfolk :(((
I've never seen a lesser spotted woodpecker
Best wishes Chris
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According to what people have said on the RSPB Forum,
Lesser spots are rare to see as a species.
Now that takes a little bit of thinking here
I've got one Great who occasionally turns up in the garden, but no Lessers of course.
Today I heard what I thought was a very retarded woodpecker, as the drumming was so slow... before I realised it was a blue tit pecking round the hole of a nest box!!!
Good luck in your quest, Kathy - let us know if you find one.
BB
Hi Kathy
I'm sure that you're going to find one and post us a pic soon.
Please let me be able to see it when you do.
Never seen one either unfortunately. Will have to see if there are any 'strongholds' in Shropshire!
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Hi Chris
I will have a look at my Putnoe patch soon, and see if the Lesser Spots are there.
Love to get a picture of one - though they are tiny liittle birds