Video Diaries – Watch the Woodpeckers in Action

Video Diaries – This is where it all comes to life — movement, sound, feathers, drumming, and real-time moments from my garden and the wild. Every clip tells its own story: a feeding frenzy, a quiet stare-down, a juvenile’s first awkward landing, or an unexpected visit from two birds at once.

Welcome to the Woodpecker Diaries video log — a growing collection of real-time clips and quiet moments from my back garden and beyond. Each video captures something unscripted: feeding routines, fledgling firsts, unexpected visits, and the subtle rhythms of woodpecker life. No voiceovers. No drama. Just the birds, the sounds, and the story as it unfolds.

All videos are filmed by me as part of the Woodpecker Diaries project. Some are recorded from a static camera on my garden feeder, others on walks through the woods, capturing behaviour in their natural setting.

So grab a cuppa, put your feet up, and enjoy the best seat in the bird hide.

From the Feeder

Candid clips of daily visitors filmed from my garden setup. You’ll see familiar faces like Redflash, Dotty, and Speckle return time and again. Each video offers a window into their routines — feeding, squabbling, perching, and occasionally posing for the camera. No filters, no fuss — just woodpeckers being themselves, up close and unhurried. Some days they surprise me, other days they keep me waiting. That’s the joy of it.

At the moment we have a family of 4, I have named them as follows to make it more fun for you to follow along and enjoy the joy. The Woodpecker lifestyle.

Redflash

The boldest of the bunch. Easily recognised by the vivid scarlet splash on the back of his head and his confident landings. Redflash is often first to the feeder in the morning and doesn’t mind being filmed, he knows he’s in charge. He drums loudly, eats quickly, and usually leaves with a single peanut tucked in his beak.

Dotty

Gentle and cautious, Dotty tends to arrive later in the day. Named for the soft pale spotting along her wings, she has a calm, measured way about her. She’ll often pause between pecks, look around carefully, and avoid confrontation. If another woodpecker shows up, Dotty quietly yields her perch and waits nearby.

Pip

Curious and sweet-natured, Pip is the more hesitant of the two juveniles. You’ll often spot them clinging sideways to the feeder pole, waiting for the all-clear. Pip watches everything, the adults, the garden, even the camera before moving in. Their movements are a little clumsy, but endearing. When alone, Pip feeds in bursts and often pauses as if unsure whether they’re doing it right. They’re learning one peck at a time and growing in confidence by the day.

Speckle

Speckle is all boldness and bounce. The more dominant of the two juveniles, they arrive with a bang — wings open, tail splayed, already in charge. Speckle often pushes Pip off the perch or claims the best feeding spot without hesitation. They mimic adult behaviour closely, from drumming on the post to flying in with precision. If there’s a stare-off at the feeder, Speckle wins. But there’s still that tell-tale twitch of inexperience — an occasional slip or surprised flutter — that reminds you they’re still new to this world.

The juveniles are still figuring things out — but growing bolder every week. Often seen shadowing the adults or peering curiously into the lens. Their curiosity makes them a favourite to watch (and film).

In the Wild

Woodpecker encounters from the forests, hedgerows, and countryside — captured on quiet walks and patient stakeouts.

Behaviour Highlights

Special clips showing woodpecker behaviour in detail: drumming, feeding, flight moves, and more.