Hope he does not start on the blue tit box as they are nesting, or getting ready. He was sniffing around it later before he took off.
The first time I saw him, a few months ago, he was closer to the house (this time on a tree on the perimeter of the front garden) and I had not a clue what he was. Rang a friend of mine who is keen on birds and she told me it was a woodpecker. I was blown away - but he only stayed a short while so no photos. Imagine my delight today when he stayed, knocking hell out of that branch by the look of it. Lots of piccies!
Must look up and read about Woodpeckers.
