From the bayous to Driskill Mountain, Louisana has a wealth of beautiful areas to look for birds like woodpeckers.  There are eight species of these distinctive birds that you can find in Louisana fairly easily. Then, there’s one additional species that will earn you all kinds of accolades if you can find it. Don’t worry, … Read more

If you love birdwatching, Iowa is a good state to start your adventures in. Not only is the state home to an incredible range of bird species, but you can find seven woodpeckers in Iowa, as well. You don’t need to leave the city to find them, either. Most of the species on this list … Read more

Kansas is home to some of the very last parts of the tallgrass prairie, which once covered 170 million acres of North America. Not only is this a beautiful part of America to visit, but it also happens to be a favorite haunt of several species of woodpeckers. There are eight species of woodpeckers in … Read more

Oklahoma is home to some pretty diverse landscapes. Nature lovers can go exploring in the rich hills of Quartz Mountain State Park, while the Black Mesa area offers a stark, simple beauty that is home to some hard-to-find woodpeckers.  Thanks to its central location in the country, bird lovers can find 11 different species of … Read more

From the stunning Bluegrass region to the luscious Green River region, Kentucky is a pretty beautiful state with lots of places to experience the wonders of nature. For birdwatchers, Kentucky is a woodpecker wonderland. You can find seven species in the state and most of them are there all year long. You can take a … Read more

As the home of the Ozarks and the birthplace of the first National River in the United States, Arkansas has some pretty beautiful landscapes. That makes it easy for visitors and citizens to spot wildlife such as woodpeckers.  There are eight woodpecker species in Arkansas, including the massive and majestic Pileated woodpecker and the petite … Read more

From the Little River Canyon to the suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama is home to tons of woodpeckers. These birds are a favorite of birdwatchers because they’re pretty distinctive. They have a look all their own, and if you hear that characteristics tapping, you know to start looking because one is sure to be nearby. There … Read more

Tennessee is a beautiful state with the majestic Great Smoky National Park acting as a majestic crown jewel. But there’s more to the Volunteer state than just that. It’s jam-packed with beauty from the rugged Unaka Mountains region to the Cumberland Plateau. Woodpeckers are one of the many types of birds that make Tennessee their … Read more

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