Many North American birds are cavity-nesters — that is, they nest in holes in trees and fence posts. Woodpeckers can use their strong bills to chisel holes to create their own cavities. Many other ...
Woodpeckers aren’t just fascinating to watch—they’re vital to healthy ecosystems. By drilling into dead trees, they create ...
While the approximately 200 species of woodpeckers can be found over much of the planet, there are seven species in Florida, several of which might be seen in wooded areas of Leon County. Our most ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over many of the past several years it seems as though winter really gets started around early January. Well, that’s not the case ...
My hole season has arrived and oh how I enjoy it! Actually, I love the holes and consequently enjoy this time of year when holes become very busy. I am, of course, referring to woodpecker holes in ...
DEAR JOAN: In October 2017 I wrote you about an opportunistic Nuttall’s woodpecker that took over a birdhouse supported off our deck cover. I thought you might be interested in an update on the habits ...