How red is his head?

Red-headed Woodpecker in Riverside Park - January 7, 2007
Photos by Scott Zevon --[Click on any photo to enlarge it]

Scott Zevon, a doctor with an office near Central Park , sent me these great photos of my Riverside Drive neighbor. They should resolve any doubts about whether this uncommon woodpecker who is attracting quite a following among Central Park birdwatchers, is really getting a red head..Too bad I'm working at my downtown office most daylight hours these days. I'd invite all the woodpecker fans up for tea and cookies! [This bird's roost is directly outside of my building .]