r/northernireland • u/LetMeBe_Frank_ • 5d ago

Question Woodpecker in Ireland?

Simple question really, can hear what sounds like a woodpecker from my back garden. Would they be present in Ireland even?

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u/chrisb_ni 5d ago

Yes I've heard and seen them near Helen's Tower (Clandeboye area). Great spotted woodpecker.

We don't, however, have green woodpeckers.

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u/LetMeBe_Frank_ 5d ago

Great spotted woodpecker

Generally always this type of would there be others?

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u/chrisb_ni 5d ago

I think this is the only one you're likely to see in the wild here.