23/10/2026
On a few occasions recently, I’ve disturbed a little visitor at Oak Tree Cabin 🌳. I’ve only caught the briefest glimpse, so I wasn’t even sure it was a woodpecker.
But this morning, as I headed down to put the final touches to the cabin before our weekend guests arrived, I spotted her again!
There was so much activity around the bird feeder that I decided to wait a few minutes to see if she’d reappear. And sure enough, she did!
What a treat to get a proper look. I’m hoping she’s going to stick around through the winter and become a regular visitor.
We’ve been so lucky with the wildlife at Oak Tree Cabin this year and it’s definitely one of the lovely things about staying here in the South Devon countryside. Alongside the beautiful views, there’s always the chance of spotting something special.
I’m thinking she is a Great Spotted Woodpecker - am I right?
RSPB Devon Wildlife Trust