Any advice on what I may Have seen?

[br1an]

This morning whilst eating my breakfast in the garden, I had a bird arrive in the bird bath, it only stayed for a couple of seconds but I think what i saw was, a bird around the size of a sparrow, with a black back and white chest looked as though it was wearing a red cap. Any suggestions as to what i may have seen??

[wildone]

Originally Posted by br1an

This morning whilst eating my breakfast in the garden, I had a bird arrive in the bird bath, it only stayed for a couple of seconds but I think what i saw was, a bird around the size of a sparrow, with a black back and white chest looked as though it was wearing a red cap. Any suggestions as to what i may have seen??

Could have been a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker. Did it look like this?

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...-GaultWood.jpg

[nightshade]

Good one wildone that would have been my choice,I was not to sure about the white markings brian says black back

[eeyore]

possibly a lesser spot ? - rare but possible ?

[wildone]

Originally Posted by eeyore

possibly a lesser spot ? - rare but possible ?

Size is right but more white on the wing coverts. If it was a Lesser S.W. what a wonderful visitor to the garden. Thanks to John, this is what it looks like

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/ga...pecker5438.jpg