ORIGINAL Watercolor Great-Spotted Woodpecker
ORIGINAL Watercolor Great-Spotted Woodpecker
€35/$45
There are all kinds of bird enthusiasts out there. Some are bird watchers, some bird owners, and some of those who love to feed backyard birds. If you’ve got a bird loving friend or family member then why not treat them to a special gift that they will really appreciate and enjoy.
Light up your room or their's with this original watercolor painting of a Great-Spotted Woodpecker. I hope you enjoy this very personal and meaningful artwork!
SIZE: 5x7
SIGNED: by the artist
MEDIA: watercolor on paper
FRAMING: NOT included
About the Bird
Most common pied woodpecker in most of Eurasia. Fairly common in almost all types of forest and woodland, parkland, gardens, even farmland with hedges and scattered larger trees. Feeds mainly on trunks and larger branches; also visits feeders. Size and bold black-and-white plumage distinctive in most of range. Note big white shoulder patches, extensive red on vent, black crown. Male has red nape patch; juvenile (both sexes) has red cap.
Backyard Tips
They will happily tuck in at feeders containing peanuts, sunflower seeds and fat, and sometimes peck at apples in search of grubs inside. In late spring, adult woodpeckers often bring their offspring to feeders.
Leaving dead trees standing where they are will mean a supply of wood-boring grubs and other bugs, great spotted woodpeckers' principal food source.
It is good to be aware that great spotted woodpeckers will sometimes attack nestboxes containing eggs and chicks. You can help prevent this by fitting a metal hole surround.
In addition to adding bird food to your garden, dotting dead branches and logs around will also help to draw in these spectacular birds as their natural food supply of wood-boring grubs will soon set up home, albeit temporarily! It’s also a good idea to set up a second bird bath, as woodpeckers will likely be put off visiting a busy one that’s being enjoyed by your usual garden visitors.
