Great Spotted Woodpeckers have a varied diet that includes insects, larvae, and seeds. They are particularly fond of wood-boring beetles and their larvae, which they extract from trees using their strong bills. In winter, they frequently visit bird feeders, preferring peanuts and suet. #birdwatching #Woodpecker #greatspottedwoodpecker #birds | Birdfact

Great Spotted Woodpecker.🌿 Did you know a Woodpecker can strike a tree trunk with its bill at up to 20 pecks per second. There is a few theories which highlight how Woodpeckers avoid injury to the brain when performing the drilling sequence. One of my favourites is the tongue theory, the tongue of a Woodpecker is so large is wraps all away around the skull, acting a bit like a seat belt holding the skull in place.🤔😍 #greatspottedwoodpecker #rspb_love_nature #rspb #btobirds #bbcearth #rspbphot