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Re: We thought we had a woodpecker who diligently attacked one corner of the
never heard of that one before
posted by
Lanetay
on August 29, 2012 at 8:22 AM
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We thought we had a woodpecker who diligently attacked one corner of the
house every morning, and several times a day. I got a good look at him, even took a photo... Not a woodpecker, it turns out, but a Northern Flicker. and not after bugs, but trying to attract a mate. They make as much noise as they can. Too bad we didn't have a stovepipe for him, he'd have liked that!
posted by
Ciel
on August 28, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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and he probably doesnt care
posted by
Lanetay
on August 28, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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he came back today but didnt stay long
posted by
Lanetay
on August 28, 2012 at 12:17 PM
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Re: lustorlove
well so far today he hasnt come back fingers crossed
posted by
Lanetay
on August 28, 2012 at 8:37 AM
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lustorlove
We have a lot of them here including the large size Pileated Woodpecker. We don't have to do anything about them, they get fed up going to the same place in time, don't let it worry you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 28, 2012 at 7:13 AM
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We had one recently who relentlessly pounded away on a nearby telephone pole! What a racket! I think it was a gang of squirrels who finally chased him off. They obviously couldn't stand the racket either!
posted by
JimmyA
on August 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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Oh shucks, it probably doesn't know the damage it is causing.
posted by
shobana
on August 28, 2012 at 4:58 AM
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or maybe I will get some chimes
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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It will come back. You will soon have a whole orchestra with all the plates. LOL
posted by
Justi
on August 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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could be but I am surrounded by big trees
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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Maybe the woodpecker will just move on (because your place doesn't have enough to eat). That would be a good thing.
posted by
Troosha
on August 27, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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well I chased him off hes quiet for now
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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Re: They are peckers...
you are so right
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 12:21 PM
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i heard that's a good remedy for woodpeckers. good luck!
posted by
Annicita
on August 27, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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They are peckers...
That's for sure. To top it off, some are protected species. One person suggested when they were attacking my house, that I "shoot, shovel and shut up." I just covered the areas they found an easy mark with Cedar trim and they stopped.
posted by
food4thought
on August 27, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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We have one who comes every spring like clock work and then leaves a few weeks later. I have enjoyed her visits, but I'm happy when she leaves.
posted by
UtahJay
on August 27, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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I love them here. They come in the winter and eat on my suet feeders
and they hop all over the trees cleaning them of bugs. We don't get woodpeckers in Australia.
posted by
Kabu
on August 27, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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no I dont think so, but the cat would love to get him
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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They sure are fun to watch and listen to. Can't you just let them tear up your house so you can have them for pets? Woody would be a good name for him.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 27, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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it was the first time I had heard one on my roof since I have been here, but I was surprised the dog didnt bark
posted by
Lanetay
on August 27, 2012 at 9:14 AM
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They are incredibly loud, that is for certain.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM
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