All,
We live on coastal marsh, with a substantial grove of pines, with a few
hardwoods mixed in, Horse Sugar, azaleas, mountain laurel, lots of holly,
at the junction of the Nansemond and James Rivers.
I mention the setting, for the second time since 1993, I, today, saw Hairy
Woodpecker (it's there now) in the yard: it's feeding on the suet.
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This is a good year for woodpeckers in our yard: Downy, Red-bellied, Y-b
Sapsucker, Pileated, Flicker and, now, Hairy.
During the 34 years, I have not seen Red-headed within five miles of our
home.
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My mother said I was a blockhead, so, fortunately, I am inside and the
woodpeckers cannot create nesting holes in what likely otherwise might be a
reasonable target site.
Best.
David Matson
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David Matson
Suffolk and Onancock, Virginia
