I've never had any red headed woodpeckers at my feeder, but if you're in
central AR, Ranch North Woods in Little Rock is full of them if you walk
along the trail by the river. I regularly trip the eBird filter there, with
counts of 5-10 individuals usually. The dock by the canoe rental area is
the best spot. They enjoy the dead trees in the middle of the river, and if
you're lucky you may spot one entering or exiting a nest cavity. Other
birds that I've spotted using the dead trees for various purposes include
red-bellied woodpeckers (nesting/foraging), blue-grey gnatcatchers
(foraging), and osprey (hunting).
On Sat, Apr 27, 2024, 6:39 PM Hrishikesh More <hrishikesh.r.more...>
wrote:
> Thanks for the info Judy and Jerry.
> Out of curiosity, looked up this page:
> https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-headed_Woodpecker/lifehistory >
> 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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