Juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker

Given that there has been a Male and Female Great Spotted Woodpecker in the garden in recent weeks, it was (hopefully) only time before the appearance of at least one juvenile would be seen, and bring cheer.   It happened this afternoon - and the juvenile 'sort of' landed on the bird table rather than a peanut feeder that its parents have been doing.  Almost immediately it took off again.  I expect it will be finding food here before long and I shall enjoy watching the characteristic red patch on the top of its juvenile head either appear on the nape of its head (male) or disappear all together (female).