Which bird couple to post on Valentine’s Day, that is the question!
The answer turned out to be surprisingly easy – the male and female Red-bellied Woodpeckers.
Now, you might think these birds were selected because of their brilliant red head stripe, but that really wasn’t the deciding factor.
Actually, as I was sorting through pictures from the past week or so, I saw something I’d never noticed before. Although these birds don’t wear their hearts on their sleeves, it appears that they do wear them on their tails…
…and on their wings. Can you see the shapes?
When they perch and fold their wings in just the right way, a definite heart pattern is visible, making them the perfect Valentine’s Day couple.
Henceforth, I shall call them the King and Queen of Hearts!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Well spotted!
Thanks!
Great eye and awesome close-ups!
These birds are regulars at the Bark Butter Branch – I think they are so beautiful. 🙂
Aww so sweet, I never noticed this! Thank you, Kathy! ❤️❤️❤️ and Happy Valentine’s Day to you !
I had never noticed either. I think they have to be folding their wings just right. 🙂
I talked to Vic and he had noticed! He really loves woodpeckers though. He used to make homemade suet for them.
Love the bright red on this bird! Great photo!
Lovely shots!
Thanks! 🙂
Beautiful. ❤️
I’ve never noticed that before
How perfect for today!
I had never noticed either, but it made me smile!
What a sweet couple! ❤️ I had not noticed the hearts in their feathers before now. Thanks Kathy! 💖💕
And love is definitely in the air, as they have been quite attentive to one another. 🙂
Simply Stunning Kathy!
Their colors are so bold. Love these birds!
They made my day, thanks for sharing them Kathy.
Kath.
You are most welcome. 🙂