Or a yellow-bellied sapsucker?
Author: john gregory
Spring woodpecker
Perhaps a hairy woodpecker?
Purgatory reflections
An early morning view of Purgatory stream last week
Frog at periscope depth
It is time for frogs and the woods to re-awaken. I heard some frog-like chirping while walking by the bog. When I approached too close, they all went quiet. But, I saw one looking at me (see him/her? at just left of center).
Great egret
After stopping by the ice pond the previous day, a solo great egret decided to return again when I was walking by.
Waiting for ice out

From last week’s journey to the no-name pond; a small creature contemplates the changing season.
Reflections of spring
Ducks on no-name pond
Dutch highway
House of beaver

A look at the beaver’s house after a not-so-bad winter. There is freshly stripped wood scattered around and on top of the den.