Saving the Woodpecker!
04-16-2013, 04:14 AM
#11
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Location: Outside St. Louis
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We have lots of woodpeckers in our yard. We have woods behind us and we feed all the birds that come around and throw out food for the squirrels too. I buy gormet bird seed year around and get lots of birds. Feed the finches and hummingbirds also. I spend almost as much money on birdseed as I do food for us. People can't believe the large numbers of birds we have. I buy food for the smaller birds too.
We have had birds fly into our windows too, none died, except a dove. I'm glad the woodpecker recovered.
We have had birds fly into our windows too, none died, except a dove. I'm glad the woodpecker recovered.
04-16-2013, 05:23 AM
#12
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Location: Midland, Michigan
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I have a relative that lives in the Ozarks and a few weeks ago she posted a picture of one of these beautiful woodpeckers that they managed to get a picture of. We have one that hangs around our house too. I had never seen one until about 4 years ago. I looked out my window and there it was on the tree. My camera was right there and I got a picture of it through the window. Haven't been close enough since. I'm glad you saved the one near you.
04-16-2013, 05:30 AM
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Maryland
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We have a woodpecker who has adopted us for years. Not sure how long they live. Yesterday I looked out the window and a robin was hanging from his feet in the tree outside our bedroom window. My husband went out to get him and he was still alive. he cut the string and he flew off but had a broken leg. He was tangled in landscaping string. This was all through our tree and the red flags were still on it. He got that out of the tree too. Hope the little fellow is gonna be alright. At least he can fly.
04-16-2013, 05:52 AM
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: VA
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Originally Posted by Central Ohio Quilter
We love watching the pileated woodpeckers! They are fabulous birds! Thank you folks for saving this one!
04-16-2013, 08:16 AM
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Location: SW Missouri
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Thank all of you for your responses. It is so wonderful to be a part of a community that celebrates life and creativity. Although I don't post much I read for two hours each morning...Seems like the older I get the less I have to say..but you guys are easy to share with because of the positive and caring attitude.
My DH hands have been there over the 32 years we have been together, caring, loving, and giving back to nature all that he can. Up until the last few years we bought tons of bird seed and dog food for the raccoons, and adopted abandoned strays. We have learned so much from them. Once he spilled cat food juice on his socks then unthinking slipped on some sandals to just go out the back door for a minute. He was taking out dog food when one of his favorite raccoons went for his toe thinking it was food and he got a bad bite. Couldn't stand to round up the raccoon population so he chose the rabies shots which were no fun but much better than the old days....now with the rise in prices we can no longer afford to take care of any extra..I think we spend more on cat food than on our groceries. We are on a VA Disability Pension that has not kept up with inflation....LOL
Again thank you for reading and sharing. Cecelia
My DH hands have been there over the 32 years we have been together, caring, loving, and giving back to nature all that he can. Up until the last few years we bought tons of bird seed and dog food for the raccoons, and adopted abandoned strays. We have learned so much from them. Once he spilled cat food juice on his socks then unthinking slipped on some sandals to just go out the back door for a minute. He was taking out dog food when one of his favorite raccoons went for his toe thinking it was food and he got a bad bite. Couldn't stand to round up the raccoon population so he chose the rabies shots which were no fun but much better than the old days....now with the rise in prices we can no longer afford to take care of any extra..I think we spend more on cat food than on our groceries. We are on a VA Disability Pension that has not kept up with inflation....LOL
Again thank you for reading and sharing. Cecelia
04-17-2013, 04:17 AM
#17
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Location: Maryland
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I love the pileated woodpecker. I hear them often but don't often see them. There used to be a big tree stump in the back of where I live and one day I got the opportunity to photograph one. I was thrilled. Sadly, someone decided to remove the stump. The woodpeckers love dead trees and stumps as they are a gold mine of things to eat.
Another day, I live in a condo, and there is a three story stairwell where birds often get trapped on the upper level. A neighbor knocked on my door because that was the case and she didn't know what to do. Well, I've rescued birds like that before. You need to throw a towel over them, scoop them up, and release them down the stairs. Except I'd always done it with little birds. This one was a Flicker - another woodpecker variety - and they are HUGE. I managed to get him to safety without getting either of us injured but I admit I was more than a little intimidated. No pictures this time!
My hat is off to your husband - that pileated is one big bird and could do a lot of damage if he wanted to.
Another day, I live in a condo, and there is a three story stairwell where birds often get trapped on the upper level. A neighbor knocked on my door because that was the case and she didn't know what to do. Well, I've rescued birds like that before. You need to throw a towel over them, scoop them up, and release them down the stairs. Except I'd always done it with little birds. This one was a Flicker - another woodpecker variety - and they are HUGE. I managed to get him to safety without getting either of us injured but I admit I was more than a little intimidated. No pictures this time!
My hat is off to your husband - that pileated is one big bird and could do a lot of damage if he wanted to.
04-17-2013, 04:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Originally Posted by IshtarsMom
Thank all of you for your responses. It is so wonderful to be a part of a community that celebrates life and creativity. Although I don't post much I read for two hours each morning...Seems like the older I get the less I have to say..but you guys are easy to share with because of the positive and caring attitude.
My DH hands have been there over the 32 years we have been together, caring, loving, and giving back to nature all that he can. Up until the last few years we bought tons of bird seed and dog food for the raccoons, and adopted abandoned strays. We have learned so much from them. Once he spilled cat food juice on his socks then unthinking slipped on some sandals to just go out the back door for a minute. He was taking out dog food when one of his favorite raccoons went for his toe thinking it was food and he got a bad bite. Couldn't stand to round up the raccoon population so he chose the rabies shots which were no fun but much better than the old days....now with the rise in prices we can no longer afford to take care of any extra..I think we spend more on cat food than on our groceries. We are on a VA Disability Pension that has not kept up with inflation....LOL
Again thank you for reading and sharing. Cecelia
My DH hands have been there over the 32 years we have been together, caring, loving, and giving back to nature all that he can. Up until the last few years we bought tons of bird seed and dog food for the raccoons, and adopted abandoned strays. We have learned so much from them. Once he spilled cat food juice on his socks then unthinking slipped on some sandals to just go out the back door for a minute. He was taking out dog food when one of his favorite raccoons went for his toe thinking it was food and he got a bad bite. Couldn't stand to round up the raccoon population so he chose the rabies shots which were no fun but much better than the old days....now with the rise in prices we can no longer afford to take care of any extra..I think we spend more on cat food than on our groceries. We are on a VA Disability Pension that has not kept up with inflation....LOL
Again thank you for reading and sharing. Cecelia
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