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Originally Posted by HeyWayne  How would one encourage Green Woodpeckers into ones garden? I've only ever seen one in our garden, once. |
http://www.heritagewoodsonline.co.uk...0Factsheet.pdf
......looks like they need old, untended pasture and old trees
http://www.heritagewoodsonline.co.uk...0Factsheet.pdf
but will eat mealworm and peanuts from feeders...
Green Woodpecker identification, habitat, calls and food.
..or from the ground.
Maybe as they enjoy insects from under bark, how about getting in a few large oak logs and standing them upright in a quiet corner of the garden?? .....and plants which encourage butterflies and moths??
Green woodpecker - Picus viridis - Natural England
You'll need to give your lawn up to leatherjackets too !!
They're certainly in your area Wayne from that map!
