Melanerpes erythrocephalus. Once common in the Barrington area, their numbers plummeted. Recently they are making a comeback in local forest preserves that persevere dead trees which they use both for nesting holes and as a source for insects. Image by Stephen Barten
Melanerpes carolinus. One of the most common woodpeckers in our area; often mistaken for the Red-headed Woodpecker (previous image) because they have red on their head. The red belly for which they are named is subtle. Image by Stephen Barten
Bombycilla cedrorum. Waxwings are berry specialists. They often appear in flocks in trees laden with berries like this Serviceberry Tree. Image by Stephen Barten
