Shetland woodpecker

 Its not often you see woodpeckers in Shetland but we have had an influx this year with about 10-15 birds seen in the isles

This female at Helendale has been present for about 2 weeks and is occasionally joined by a female

I heard the bird before it landed close by and dont seem bothered by me or the postman who was coming the other way

seems well content and finding plenty of food in this small area of woodland