Date: 4/27/24 2:55 pm From: Jerry Davis <jwdavis...> Subject: Re: Red-headed Woodpecker!
Red-headed Woodpeckers prefer snags without Bark which is more difficult
for rat snakes to climb. I have two nesting pair that come for suet and
Black oil Sunflower seeds. If a Red-bellied WP is on the suet, they run
it off.
Jerry Wayne Davis
Hot Springs, AR
On 2024-04-27 4:22 pm, Judy Griffith wrote:
> Numerous native Shortleaf Pines that died in the drought of 2011- 2013
> surprisingly and wonderfully became homes to Red-headed Woodpeckers!
> The beautiful birds also came to our suet feeders where we thrilled in
> their beauty, and they raised many young here before leaving every
> autumn. Over the years those cavity trees have finally fallen over but
> there are still more in the surrounding woods.
> The birds are indeed spectacular to see with their brilliant colors!
> Thank you, Hrishikesh.
>
> J
>
>> On Apr 27, 2024, at 3:48 PM, Hrishikesh More
>> <hrishikesh.r.more...> wrote:
>>
>> We have one visiting for the last few days (April 25 2:40 pm
>> onwards) on suet feeders.
>> I am not sure if they have a very large range or not, this male is
>> not seen year round. Last year also during spring time this male
>> visited for 4 weeks (almost daily) then no show.
>>
>> However, whenever he visits, it is an absolute joy to watch such a
>> brilliantly colored bird. I just wish he stays around for the whole
>> year as the range indicates (in Sibley).
>>
>> regards,
>> Hrishikesh
>> Bella Vista
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 10:11 AM Judy Griffith
>> <9waterfall9...> wrote:
>>
>>> Saw one beauty for the first time yesterday since they departed
>>> last fall.
>>>
>>> Judith
>>> Ninestone, Carroll County
>>>
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