Great Spotted Woodpecker on Tree Trunk

A Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) rests on the side of a lichen-covered tree at Brandon Marsh. Its distinctive black, white, and red plumage stands out against the soft green and yellow tones of the woodland canopy. Known for their drumming calls and tree-foraging habits, these striking woodpeckers are a familiar yet captivating sight in UK woodlands.