Green Woodpecker

I saw a post recently on a local forum asking whether GWs are increasing in D&G. I've regularly had sightings over the years in Shinnel Glen and intermittently in the various forests in Upper Nithdale. Interestingly I've had 5 sightings in 5 locations this week: Shinnerl Glen, from my garden in Moniaive (garden tick), The Hills on the A711 from Dumfries, Dalmacallan Forest and Shaw Wood (Maxwellton). The latter two probably the same bird(s). But I'm certainly seeing/hearing them more regularly. Ed. Answer should be found in either the D&G Bird Report or on BTO Birdtrack.