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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 3, 2022 10:38:29 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/bird-species/medium-sized-land-birds/woodpecker-facts "From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the woodpecker family...." My notes: Includes the 14 facts: 1. Woodpecker Facts: They Prefer Dead Trees 2. Woodpeckers Are Found Nearly Everywhere 3. Woodpeckers Have Strong Head Muscles 4. Woodpeckers Drill Holes Depending on Their Size 5. Woodpeckers Use Their Bills for Drilling and Drumming 6. They Have Excellent Hearing 7. Woodpeckers Have Adapted to Cling to Trees 8. Long Tongues Reach Past Their Bills 9. Woodpeckers Fly Like Goldfinches 10. Woodpeckers Range in Size 11. Woodpeckers Nest in Tree Cavities 12. Woodpeckers Have Unique Feet 13. Males and Female Woodpeckers Look Different 14. Woodpeckers Have a Varied Diet
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Post by lainee on Aug 3, 2022 18:29:56 GMT -5
Hmm, interesting! Knew a few of these...not all.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 4, 2022 10:20:36 GMT -5
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Post by lainee on Aug 7, 2022 14:13:27 GMT -5
The skull protecting the brain and a really long tongue...2"! I sure didn't know that
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 23, 2023 12:12:42 GMT -5
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 14, 2024 10:57:42 GMT -5
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Post by Uncrowned on Jan 14, 2024 16:34:33 GMT -5
I have seen quite a few trees with larger holes in them and we have a lot of woodpeckers, so probably. But I never really went out looking for their nests to say for sure.
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Post by Bob on Jan 14, 2024 17:45:08 GMT -5
I can't tell if they are holes made for getting insects or for nesting.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jan 17, 2024 20:22:19 GMT -5
lainee, More interesting articles here Uncrowned, Bob, I too have difficulty determining what is for sleeping & what is for eating.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Mar 30, 2024 19:30:58 GMT -5
www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/birding-basics/why-woodpeckers-peck"Woodpeckers have a unique way to drum up attention. Learn why woodpeckers peck wood, trees and metal and how to stop and deter them...." My notes: It can be annoying but there are ways to deter them. We haven't had an issue too much in our area. What have you done to deter them?
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 2, 2024 10:44:21 GMT -5
safeinsanity, Oh I remember watching him growing up! Seems they had a remake of him in 1999 & a live-action in 2017. You watch those?
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Post by safeinsanity on Apr 7, 2024 19:54:23 GMT -5
safeinsanity , Oh I remember watching him growing up! Seems they had a remake of him in 1999 & a live-action in 2017. You watch those? No, I like the old ones. They are playing them on MeTV on Saturday mornings now so I'm pretty happy about that! 😁
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 9, 2024 18:22:55 GMT -5
safeinsanity , Oh I remember watching him growing up! Seems they had a remake of him in 1999 & a live-action in 2017. You watch those? No, I like the old ones. They are playing them on MeTV on Saturday mornings now so I'm pretty happy about that! 😁 Off Topic, but Saturday Mornings were the go-to for Cartoons
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