A thrilling observation in our garden

Do you remember october 2020, when I saw my very first green woodpecker  on our lawn?

The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) spends much of its time feeding on ants on the ground and does not often 'drum' on trees like other woodpecker species. Though its vivid green and red plumage is particularly striking, it is a shy bird.

Our green woodpecker wasn't really shy and he brought a partner as well 

A thrilling observation in our garden ...

 Today I made a surprising  and thrilling observation! 

It really made me happy, because I never saw an European green Woodpecker before. NEVER! Ok, he was just there, on our lawn and I sent several prayers that he might be there until I changed the lens of my SLR! And he gave his best to fulfill my secret whishes for more than 5 minutes. These photos are the best-of taken from 100 pics 😁

Exploring our lawn in front of a comfrey (Symphytum officinale)

After a few minutes a  European Robin rushed in

Looks nice in front of a small Rose

in front of the lavender

and in front of granite plates as well ...

One last portrait