Dendrocopos Major Great Spotted Woodpecker In The Snow Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) knocks on a scrawny tree in the jungle of Bialowieza National Park in Poland, Europe

L 23-26 cm. WS 38-44 cm. Breeds in all kinds of woodland, especially with stands of spruce and pine (Conifer seeds important winter food), also larger parks and gardens.; in Britain mostly in deciduous/mixed woods, often with good element of aspen and waterlogged regrowth. Alert and cautious, but in winter may visit bird tables etc. Food insects, conifer seeds, at times also bird eggs and nestlings. In some autumns, when cone crop fails in northern taiga, makes invasion-like migrations to S and SW. Nest in all sort of soft Wood, such as Birch. Entrance c. 5x6 cm. This is a very common Species in the Dutch Forests.

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Great spotted woodpecker bird eating seeds in winter forest. Winter background with copy space.

Great spotted woodpecker sitting on the branch on a snow-covered tree. Dendrocopos major.

The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is a species of the woodpecker family (Picidae). It is distributed throughout Europe and northern Asia, and usually resident year-round except in the colder parts of its range.

L 23-26 cm. WS 38-44 cm. Breeds in all kinds of woodland, especially with stands of spruce and pine (Conifer seeds important winter food), also larger parks and gardens.; in Britain mostly in deciduous/mixed woods, often with good element of aspen and waterlogged regrowth. Alert and cautious, but in winter may visit bird tables etc. Food insects, conifer seeds, at times also bird eggs and nestlings. In some autumns, when cone crop fails in northern taiga, makes invasion-like migrations to S and SW. Nest in all sort of soft Wood, such as Birch. Entrance c. 5x6 cm. This is a very common Species in the Dutch Forests.

Great spotted woodpecker, dendrocopos, looking for food in winter

Dendrocopos major. Great spotted woodpecker on the trunk of a cedar on a winter afternoon

L 23-26 cm. WS 38-44 cm. Breeds in all kinds of woodland, especially with stands of spruce and pine (Conifer seeds important winter food), also larger parks and gardens.; in Britain mostly in deciduous/mixed woods, often with good element of aspen and waterlogged regrowth. Alert and cautious, but in winter may visit bird tables etc. Food insects, conifer seeds, at times also bird eggs and nestlings. In some autumns, when cone crop fails in northern taiga, makes invasion-like migrations to S and SW. Nest in all sort of soft Wood, such as Birch. Entrance c. 5x6 cm. This is a very common Species in the Dutch Forests. Photographed in my Garden. There is nearby a small stroke of Forest. It is for several Years there is Snow in the Netherlands.

Blue tit and a Great Spotted Woodpecker at a bird feeding

A male Great Spotted Woodpecker, Dendrocopos major, clinging onto a peanut feeder against a snowy background.

Dendrocopos major, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Buntspecht. Black and white woodpecker with red cap and red tail on a winter day.

Great spotted woodpecker bird in black, white, crimson red patch with snow covering beak perching on tree while snowing during winter in Austria, Europe (Dendrocopos major)

great spotted woodpecker looking for food near feeder

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) on a tree trunk during cold winter day in Finnish nature, Northern Europe

The bark beetle is eating its way through our forests. In the dead trees the great spotted woodpecker finds its nesting opportunities

Great spotted woodpecker on a tree trunk

Great spotted woodpecker on a tree trunk

A great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) hang on a treetrunk during a snowstorm.

Woodpecker on snowdrift looking ahead

Great spotted woodpecker on a tree trunk

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Harz Mountains National Park, Germany. Animal theme. Woodpecker drumming on tree in winter season

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Harz Mountains National Park, Germany. Animal theme. Woodpecker drumming on tree in winter season

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Harz Mountains National Park, Germany. Animal theme. Woodpecker drumming on tree in winter season

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Woodpecker leaving droppings when it is in tree

A great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is hanging on a bird cake or fat ball; snow is visible in the background

The great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) sitting on a branch with flaking bark (on a bright forest background).

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

A great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), seen at the back, is hanging on a bird cake, or fat ball, while snow is falling.

Great spotted woodpecker on branch of deadwood in winter in Finland.

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Great woodpecker eating sunflowers seed on feeder

Great woodpecker eating sunflowers seed on feeder

Great woodpecker eating sunflowers seed on feeder

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Harz Mountains National Park, Germany. Animal theme. Woodpecker drumming on tree in winter season

Great woodpecker eating sunflowers seed on feeder

Great Spotted Woodpecker in Harz Mountains National Park, Germany. Animal theme. Woodpecker drumming on tree in winter season

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Closeup of a great spotted woodpecker bird, Dendrocopos major, perched on a tree in a forest

Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) sitting on a forged fence in winter. House and trees in the background.

Great woodpecker eating sunflowers seed on feeder