During the start of the breeding season they move from forest interiors to
> forest edges or disturbed areas. Wherever they breed, dead (or partially
> dead) trees for nest cavities are an important part of their habitat. In
> the northern part of their winter range, they live in mature stands of
> forest, especially oak, oak-hickory, maple, ash, and beech. In the southern
> part, they live in pine and pine-oak. They are somewhat nomadic; in a given
> location they can be common one year and absent the next.
>
- This explains their 'periodic' springtime visit to the backyard !
- My neighbour (a few lots northside) has a big barkless dead tree, and
that explains Jerry's point as well. I hope whoever purchases that property
(currently on sale) does not cut it down. 🤞
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 4:55 PM Jerry Davis <jwdavis...> wrote:
> 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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