jays are great, not uncommon but quite shy.
hoopoes don't exist craner, you've been sucked in, its an age old ornitholgists practical joke.
I saw a wookpecker in London Fields yesterday, not exactly sure what type it was, a black one with white patches on the back and red on the top of the head. Fairly small.
probably greater spotted...lesser spotted woodpecker?I saw a wookpecker in London Fields yesterday, not exactly sure what type it was, a black one with white patches on the back and red on the top of the head. Fairly small.
I can't remember now unfortunately. I think if I'd seen both pictures at the time I would have been able to tell 'cause I saw it quite clearly but this far along I can't be sure."probably greater spotted..."