Red-bellied Woodpecker photographed at Collinsville, CT — Named for the subtle reddish wash on their lower belly, red-bellied woodpeckers are one of the most recognizable year-round woodland residents across New England.

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Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Photographed: October 1, 2026
Location: Collinsville, CT
Habitat: Mature deciduous canopy along a wooded trail.
Season: Year-Round Resident
Lens: Sony FE 200–600mm G OSS @ 600mm
Focal length: 600mm
Aperture: f/6.3
Shutter: 1/1250s
ISO: ISO 5000

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