Generally, Woodpeckers don't sing songs, instead they drum on wood or metal, deliberately, and not for feeding. Although not found typically in wetlands, we occasionally have them in the Park.
Our other most commonly seen Woodpecker, the Hairy Woodpecker looks very much like the Downy. The most notable difference is their size. While the Downy is 16 cm, the Hairy is 24 cm. The Downy Woodpecker also has a much shorter bill in proportion to its head than the Hairy.
Both males can be recognized by their bright red patch on the back of the head. For more information on the Downy Woodpecker, look at this link!
Also keep an eye out for Northern Flickers which are also seen in our Park!
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