I have been trying for this species and a photo ever since I had access to the wood. Yesterday I had set up a new hide, lower and nearer to the waters edge. I suspected that it was only going to be a matter of time befor the Green Woodpeckers came to drink while I was in the hide and this morning, after I had been sat for only a minute or two in it came! At first it landed a dozen or so feet away from the water but very quickly it hopped towards the edge where it proceeded to drink heartily for a minute or so. More pictures later today when I have had a chance to sort through them. Just to mention, this is my first 'proper" chance to photograph this specie and the first time I have been within photographic range so it's quite an event for me and "Wildlife In a Suburban Garden". The bird is a female with a black "moustache" stipe. In the male of the species this is red edged with black.
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