Woodpeckers

Woodpeckers are fascinating birds, filling our forests with their unmistakable drumming, and capturing our imaginations with their incredible ability to drill holes in trees and their bright, colourful plumage.

Here, Gerard Gorman provides a close-up look at the lives of these birds, from their anatomy, diet and nesting habits to their iconic drumming behaviour.

He also explores the relationship that humans have enjoyed with woodpeckers for centuries, in folklore, myth, and conservation, and gives tips on how to observe these wonderful birds in the wild.