Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arctus)
This male black-backed woodpecker is a rare find! They are uncommon even in their preferred habitat and we were fortunate to not only see him, but to get a dozen photos of him! There are only three species of woodpeckers in Western Canada that display a black back. Other woodpeckers at the campground, include the Hairy, Downy, Three-toed, Pileated, Flicker, and Yellow-bellied sapsucker!