I see something wiggling around in there. I need my breakfast so…. I guess I’ll peck away at it.
Here I go. It’s sure hard work to get a bite to eat. I wonder what I’ll find.
ACK! Beetle grubs and ants? You expect me to eat THAT?
Oh, well. I’m hungry and beggars can’t be choosers.
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September 7, 2023 at 3:10 pm
The woodpeckers and flickers seem to trying to stock up on food right now. I have had Downy woodpeckers and Northern Flickers in my Schubert, slurping on the fermented berries. Hmmm, maybe they are looking to get a buzz on. Hope your day is going well Anneli. Allan
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September 7, 2023 at 4:38 pm
They know the weather is changing.
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September 7, 2023 at 3:29 pm
What a beauty!
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September 7, 2023 at 4:38 pm
A pretty outfit she’s wearing.
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September 7, 2023 at 6:02 pm
VERY pretty.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:25 pm
A very nice video, Anneli, the bird looks clean and crisp with its nice colours. 🥰
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September 7, 2023 at 4:38 pm
Yes, a good time of year for the feathers, I suppose.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:39 pm
I’m not sure if we have woodpeckers way down here in the desert.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:40 pm
It would be interesting to find out.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:45 pm
Wow, check this out! Now we know, Anneli. My sister is a life-long birder and probably would know this. Link:
https://www.wildbirdscoop.com/nevada-woodpeckers.html
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September 7, 2023 at 9:02 pm
That’s wonderful, John. Thanks for that link.
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September 7, 2023 at 10:55 pm
😊😊
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September 7, 2023 at 4:36 pm
Nice shots. 👍
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September 7, 2023 at 4:37 pm
Tnx, Lori.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:50 pm
Was it successful, it sounded pretty determined!
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September 7, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Oh, I think so.
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September 7, 2023 at 4:59 pm
Cute post. Beautiful photos. Also your header is lovely, Anneli! ❤
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September 7, 2023 at 8:59 pm
Thanks a lot, Carol.
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September 7, 2023 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for the video. I love watching them and they’re so pretty. I could hear lots of birds in the background; always a pleasure to hear.
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September 7, 2023 at 8:59 pm
And there were also (unfortunately) noisy dog walkers in the background). I try to ignore them.
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September 7, 2023 at 5:21 pm
What a handsome fella. The flowers are gorgeous, Anneli!
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September 7, 2023 at 8:58 pm
Thanks, Jill. I love having these guys around.
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September 7, 2023 at 5:23 pm
Do you have a woodpecker feeder???
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September 7, 2023 at 8:58 pm
No, but we have several stumps in the yard where they love to peck and find their own food.
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September 8, 2023 at 7:59 am
That’s clever. My sis just chopped down my favorite tree in her backyard. I’m going to see if the stump has attracted her woodpeckers.
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September 9, 2023 at 1:07 pm
They like them well rotted so the bugs are attracted, so it could be a while. But better to leave a stump for them if you can.
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September 7, 2023 at 11:43 pm
Wonderful!
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September 8, 2023 at 7:58 am
Tnx, Cindy.
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September 8, 2023 at 1:05 am
Woodpeckers are so pretty. Beautiful pictures and video!
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September 8, 2023 at 7:58 am
Thank you, Ursula. This family of woodpeckers visits here a lot.
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September 8, 2023 at 10:19 am
Beautiful photos!
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September 9, 2023 at 1:05 pm
Thank you, Kymber.
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September 9, 2023 at 8:35 am
Oh Anneli, what a treat to watch this pileated woodpecker. Such a grand woodpecker. The video nicely captures its powerful pecking.
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September 9, 2023 at 1:04 pm
Yeah, I don’t know how they do it without getting a migraine.
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September 10, 2023 at 7:21 am
Their tongue actually wraps around the back of their brain, for protection, it’s quite amazing.
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September 10, 2023 at 12:22 pm
I’ll have to try that next time I’m looking for a bug dinner.
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September 9, 2023 at 11:10 am
Oh, no. Let’s hope the next tree offers a better meal.
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September 9, 2023 at 1:05 pm
I think it’s pretty much the same menu everywhere. She’ll have to learn not to be finicky.
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September 10, 2023 at 8:11 am
I guess she will.
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September 12, 2023 at 10:34 am
You capture such great photos of the wildlife in your yard, Anneli. I hope he gets his grub. 🙂
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September 12, 2023 at 8:54 pm
I think I saw him smack his lips, so he’s satisfied.
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September 13, 2023 at 8:22 am
So wonderful, Anneli!
Yes, woodpeckers usually pick insects out of the bark, but I’ve noticed that when they can simply help themselves to food in the garden, they like to change their diet from time to time. They also liked to peck at suet balls in our garden.
Anneli, I wish you all the best!
Rosie from Germany
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September 13, 2023 at 9:56 am
Thanks, Rosie. It’s fun to watch these birds. Glad you like them too.
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September 14, 2023 at 5:31 am
Great title! Sometimes nature’s pantry seems a bit empty, but a motherlode of goodies waits to be discovered.
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September 14, 2023 at 11:33 am
I think there is a lot of feast and famine in nature.
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September 25, 2023 at 1:04 pm
To have woodpeckers you must have trees, no peckerwoods near here.
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September 25, 2023 at 7:51 pm
Too bad. We do have a lot of trees on our property, and lots of shrubs for hiding in.
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September 25, 2023 at 1:39 pm
Always like a glimpse of a woodpecker, even a fussy and hungry one!
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September 25, 2023 at 7:48 pm
Me too.
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September 28, 2023 at 11:14 am
Wonderful photos!
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September 28, 2023 at 6:30 pm
Thanks, Mark.
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