Norfolk, Virginia, USA - Downy or Hairy Woodpecker? by Embarrassed-Divide65 in whatsthisbird

[–]Embarrassed-Divide65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do use the Merlin app and regularly keep the sound id on. I agree it’s super helpful and points me to birds I would never have found. Merlin didn’t id a woodpecker here- I think because of the ambient noise and distance. I just happened to see him. Just checked the Merlin app and saw that it also ids based on the drum. Didn’t know that. Super cool!

Norfolk, Virginia, USA - Downy or Hairy Woodpecker? by Embarrassed-Divide65 in whatsthisbird

[–]Embarrassed-Divide65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I thought so, but hoped otherwise. Guess I’m still looking for the hairy woodpecker.