The red patch on the hind crown identifies this Great Spotted Woodpecker as a male bird. It is a common bird in south east England and can usually be identified by its loud ‘chick’ call.
Country: UK
Location: near Ashdown Forest
Family: Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Species: Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major)
Date taken: 04/06/2013