Home to part of the Appalachian trail, the scenic Bluestone River, and the New River Gorge, West Virginia has more than its share of stunning natural areas. That makes it a playground for hikers and explorers, but also for avid birdwatchers. The state is home to seven species of woodpeckers, all of which make West … Read more

South Carolina extends from the beautiful coastline of the Atlantic to the highland peaks of the Appalachians. In between, there are beautiful parks, wilderness areas, cities, and forests. That means that woodpecker lovers have multiple opportunities to see the eight different species that make their home in the state. Congaree National Park, for instance, is … Read more

Maryland might be a small state in size, but it has plenty of places to do some good birdwatching. Bird lovers can find seven different species of woodpeckers in Maryland, and six of them stay in the state all year long. You have plenty of opportunities to see these distinctive birds. With its extensive coastline … Read more

If you live in Connecticut, you are probably familiar with the sound of staccato pecking in the spring. That’s when woodpeckers are busy making nests and breeding in the state. There are seven species of woodpeckers in Connecticut, and nearly all of them live in the area all year-round.  Connecticut offers a few excellent places … Read more

As the most northeast state in the US, Maine has some extremely cold winters and warm summers. The state features miles and miles of coastline in addition to the majestic granite mountains in Acadia National Park.  While many people know that moose and lighthouses are familiar sights, locals know that woodpeckers and other birds can … Read more

New York state boasts some incredibly varied landscapes. New York City is the most populated city in all the United States, but just a few hours away is rural, upstate New York, where you can find vast wooded forests and expansive fields and hills. Whether you’re hiking through Central Park or looking out the windows … Read more

With miles of coastline and plenty of woody areas, the Garden State is a hotspot for watching birds. If your interest is in spotting woodpeckers, New Jersey is home to seven unique species, including the common Downy woodpecker and the less common Yellow-bellied sapsucker. Whether you want to do some strolling through one of the … Read more

Massachusetts may be small compared to some of the large states in the midwest and western part of the United States, but that doesn’t mean that your opportunities to spot woodpeckers are slim.  The state is home to seven different woodpecker species, including the common downy woodpecker and the not-so-common yellow-bellied sapsucker. A lot of … Read more

Washington state is home to some pretty majestic mountains like the towering Mt. Rainer.  People love to visit the mountains for all kinds of recreation such as hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and swimming in the many lakes.  Do you know who else loves Washington’s mountains? Woodpeckers!  You can see 11 different woodpecker species in Washington … Read more

Alaska boasts some of the most rugged, wild, and diverse landscapes in all of the United States. Where there are forests (which is much of Alaska) there are woodpeckers. Birdwatchers in Alaska are spoiled with riches. Not only are there seven species of woodpeckers that you can spot, but there are numerous areas you can … Read more