Birdlife Spotted April 2019
The green woodpecker is the largest of the three woodpeckers that breed and native to Britain.
It is green on its upperparts with a paler belly, bright yellow rump and red on the top of its head. The black 'moustache' has a red centre in males. They have an undulating flight and a loud, laughing call.
Damselflies are insects in the sub-order Zygoptera (meaning "paired-wings"). All four wings are near enough equal in size and shape. They are usually small, thin flying insects that stay close to the water margins or water surface.
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents.
Grey squirrels are usually easily spotted. Some of the damage they cause can include: Eating fruits, nuts, seeds, flower buds and vegetables.
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