Downy woodpeckers are the smallest of the woodpeckers found in North America. They are omnipresent on our farm, though we have yet to find if it’s actually nesting in the farm woodlot. Woodpeckers are known to be big eaters of insects and work tirelessly foraging for insects all around. We think they are a boon to the farm, keeping the insect population in check.
Fun Fact – In many parts of the world, the symbolism of the woodpecker is associated with luck, prosperity and spiritual healing
However, we think, we can learn to become resourceful and determined. So, next time you hear knocking on the wood sound, you know the lumberjacks …oops… woodpecker are at work!
Scientific Name: Picoides pubescens
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