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A woodpecker is pictured hunting for grubs and insects in this WildSafeBC video. FACEBOOK/ WildSafeBC

WILD WEDNESDAY: Can you tell the difference between these two B.C. woodpeckers?

Dec 4, 2019 02:12:19

Winter is here and it's one of the best times to see certain species including some birds.

In this week's episode of Wild Wednesday, WildSafeBC shows us two very similar woodpeckers who keep busy during the winter season.

Check out the video below for amazing closeups of the Hairy Woodpecker and Downy Woodpecker.

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Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.