I was lucky to video two male Green Woodpeckers engaged in combat - TopicsExpress

I was lucky to video two male Green Woodpeckers engaged in combat over territorial rite on Wanstead Flats today. The synchronized movements of the dueling birds are rarely witnessed, but Rosemary Rosemary Stephens Art and I have been privileged to see it This dance which is apparently unique to the species, involving two mature males face to face, on this occasion on the ground rhythmically swaying their heads from side to side, wings spread and tail fanned. Probably the most graceful fight you are ever likely to encounter anywhere. The winner on the right stood hes ground, the one of the left eventually admitted defeat and flew away. The video lasts just over a minute, please take a minute of your time to see one of natures wonders.