Dendrocopos Minor Collection

The male Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor) diligently tends to its nest hole in Finland during the month of June

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), male at nest hole, Finland, June

Dendrocopos Minor Collection: Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) male excavating nest hole in mature apple

Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) male excavating nest hole in mature apple tree in ancient orchard. Herefordshire, UK. June

Male Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) perching on tree trunk, Germany, Europe. May

Dendrocopos Minor Collection: Antique, Beak, Bird, Branch, Claw, Crest, Dendrocopos Minor, Feather, Great Spotted Woodpecker

Antique, Beak, Bird, Branch, Claw, Crest, Dendrocopos Minor, Feather, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green Woodpecker, Illustration and Painting, Ivorybill Woodpecker, Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopus minor) on bullrush, Uto Finland October

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Dendrocopos minor, Dryobates minor

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos minor male winter UK

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor), adult male

Dendrocopos Minor Collection: Picture No. 11066384

Picture No. 11066384
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Bas Rhin, France. Date:

Dendrocopos Minor Collection: Dendrocopos minor, lesser spotted woodpecker

Dendrocopos minor, lesser spotted woodpecker
Plate 72 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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The male Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor) diligently tends to its nest hole in Finland during the month of June. With its vibrant crest and intricate feather pattern, this bird stands out against the backdrop of a tree trunk in Germany, Europe, captured in May. Its antique beak and sharp claws enable it to cling onto branches effortlessly as it searches for insects to feed on. In October, a captivating moment is frozen in time as the Lesser Spotted Woodpecker perches gracefully on a bullrush in Uto, Finland. This species showcases its exceptional excavation skills by creating a nest hole within a mature apple tree. During winter months in the UK, this resilient bird continues to thrive amidst harsh conditions, displaying its adaptability and resilience. Whether referred to as Dendrocopos minor or Dryobates minor, this enchanting creature never fails to captivate with its beauty and gracefulness. From Kleijnen Hout Woodpecker to adult males photographed across various locations like Picture No. 11066384 - each sighting offers an opportunity to appreciate the wonders of nature through the lens of this remarkable species: The Lesser spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos minor).