I’ve only ever managed to take one poor photo (below) of the elusive and declining lesser spotted woodpecker, and this was taken in the wonderful birding area of Donana in Spain.
It’s our smallest woodpecker not much bigger than a sparrow
This is probably the best time of year to track one down.because they’ll start to display their territories. Best found on the edge of any wooded areas of all sizes in east and south England. The best way to find one is with your ears. Listen out for their drumming sound.
If you hear this drumming display :
Please let me know and good luck!
