Woodpeckers

[jazz lady]

We have a Pileated woodpecker that hangs around our area. We saw him tonight going to town up in a tree.

I've seen him and/or his brethen around my house knocking away at the trees.

 

[CMC122]

I've seen him and/or his brethen around my house knocking away at the trees.

We saw about 25 turkeys the other day

 

[jazz lady]

We saw about 25 turkeys the other day

WickedWrench have a family reunion?

I hear them all the time but rarely see them. I did take my dogs for a walk through the woods tonight and saw three deer, a possum, and a raccoon, plus an assortment of birds.

 

[MysticalMom]

WickedWrench have a family reunion?

I hear them all the time but rarely see them. I did take my dogs for a walk through the woods tonight and saw three deer, a possum, and a raccoon, plus an assortment of birds.

I counted 11 deer in one big group that went through my backyard last night. I can sit on the back deck real quiet and still and they act like I'm not even there. They always follow the same path. I guess they know hunting season is finally over.

 

[desertrat]

How close were you and how did you manage to sneak up on him? The ones here bolt at the slightest human movement.

About 15-20 feet. It's a cropped photo of about a 200mm lens shot. Through the kitchen window, but when I tried with the window open they could hear the shutter and that was all for them. You got some good pictures.

 

[Rane]

Good morning everyone !

We love to watch the birds in our backyard ... we have lots of woodpeckers ... saw a pileated woodpecker a few days ago but he took off before I could get a pic... but the cardinals , esp this male one in the pic, love to pose for me Now if we could just figure out how to keep the raccoons from stealing the suet right out of the baskets !

 

[Mikeinsmd]

We saw about 25 turkeys the other day

Forum get together?

 

[OldHillcrestGuy]

Ive had alot of little peckers this winter more then the past and a few big peckers (must be the viagra)
The little woodpeckers love the suet cakes. Ive had alot more cardinals this year then past years and a few blue jays which I have never had many of in past years.
Sunday morning I was looking in the area of the bird feeder and saw my first bluebirds of the season one male, one female, so I went out and evicted the sparrows from the bluebird houses in hopes that they may settle in my yard this year instead of down the road. I use to always get bluebirds settling in the houses, but past 2 years they have passed me by.

 

[CMC122]

Forum get together?

 

[BS Gal]

Ive had alot of little peckers this winter more then the past and a few big peckers (must be the viagra)
The little woodpeckers love the suet cakes. Ive had alot more cardinals this year then past years and a few blue jays which I have never had many of in past years.
Sunday morning I was looking in the area of the bird feeder and saw my first bluebirds of the season one male, one female, so I went out and evicted the sparrows from the bluebird houses in hopes that they may settle in my yard this year instead of down the road. I use to always get bluebirds settling in the houses, but past 2 years they have passed me by.

Our bluebirds have been hanging out and looking at our houses recently. We usually have a nesting pair every year.

 

[desertrat]

Good morning everyone !
We love to watch the birds in our backyard ... we have lots of woodpeckers ... saw a pileated woodpecker a few days ago but he took off before I could get a pic...

Here you go. I finally got lucky.

 

[cattitude]

Here you go. I finally got lucky.

 

[Fubar]

Here you go. I finally got lucky.

Great PIX desertrat! I've got a family of 5 living on my property-never can get a pix of them though!

 

[Nanny Pam]

The Orioles also like Orages. I slice them and leave the skin on. Push them onto a nail, that has been hammered thru a board.
Does anyone here read Birds & blooms? I LOVE it!!

Check them out!

Orioles

 

[desertrat]

Great PIX desertrat! I've got a family of 5 living on my property-never can get a pix of them though!

If it wasn't for the wifey keeping her eagle eyes peeled I'd never see these things going on.

Nanny Pam.
Does anyone here read Birds & blooms? I LOVE it!!

Find the acorn.

 

[jazz lady]

Here you go. I finally got lucky.

BSGal is finally feeling better, huh?

Great picture. I saw a woodpecker this morning as I was letting the animals out, but all I got was a glimpse as he didn't like the sight of three kitties and two doggies coming his way.

 

[BS Gal]

BSGal is finally feeling better, huh?

Great picture. I saw a woodpecker this morning as I was letting the animals out, but all I got was a glimpse as he didn't like the sight of three kitties and two doggies coming his way.

Still sore and can't chew on that side. Call in to the dentist.

However, I do look out my kitchen window a lot on weekends. There is always some wildlife or other out back. I was hoping a could lure the big pecker in with peanuts like I do the smaller ones, but he isn't interested.

 

[jazz lady]

Still sore and can't chew on that side. Call in to the dentist.

Hopefully they'll make it better.

However, I do look out my kitchen window a lot on weekends. There is always some wildlife or other out back. I was hoping a could lure the big pecker in with peanuts like I do the smaller ones, but he isn't interested.

Maybe desertrat just doesn't like peanuts. :shrug:

 

[cattitude]

I was hoping a could lure the big pecker in with peanuts like I do the smaller ones, but he isn't interested.

Is THAT how you do it?

 

[BS Gal]

Is THAT how you do it?

I think so. I'm putting out five pounds a week, but so far, no big peckers. Maybe I need to try something else.