This maybe nothing to some but...

[Rashmika]

...we've had THREE Lesser Spotted Woodpeckers in the garden this morning... I was even late for work as I stood there and watched!

Two were males and had something of a set to over the femle on the suet feeder lol

The suet feed really does seem to be a highlight for the birds; we've started reusing it and noticed the Long Tailed Tits have come back too. Not a commercial plug mind, my missus makes it herself.

We've also got a Robin pair, at least I assume they're a pair as they're not killing each other... and to boot, I've found more newts in my pond

I love this time of year.

[Gill Catton]

I think that would be something to most being that Lesser spotted are really quite rare! I saw my first ever this year and have been birding for years and years!
Lucky you!

[carraun]

Well you lucky things, what a treat. I live in Ireland and have never even

seen a woodpecker and we have so much more to look forward to...yippee

Carraun.

[Rashmika]

Ahh something of an ornothological faux pas on my part! it was a Greater Spotted as red abdomens were present.

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by Rashmika

Ahh something of an ornothological faux pas on my part! it was a Greater Spotted as red abdomens were present.

Ahh that is a bit more likely - still a treat though - lovely birds

[Guinnessman1974]

Impressive!

I've been birding on and off for the past 20 years or so, and I've never actually seen one Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, let alone 3!

[Tracey.A]

Newts in your pond! I think you are very lucky

Three Great spotted isn't bad at all, they are lovely to watch. I've never seen a Lesser spotted either. They are very rare and very shy. We don't have them in Scotland

Tracey