Tag Archives: red-bellied woodpecker

Thank-full

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

Hope your hearts are as full of gratitude as these beaks are as full of peanuts! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Red-bellied Regular

Posted on November 2, 2019 by

Red-bellied Woodpeckers are regular diners in my backyard. One of the reasons they are frequent feeders is because of the plentiful supply of peanuts that is usually available. When I really want to spoil them, I load up the cavity … Continue reading →

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First Feathers of Fall

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

I was at Moss Lake when Autumn officially arrived, so today was my first chance of the new season to head outside and see which backyard bird would be the first to have a fall photo taken. This Red-bellied Woodpecker … Continue reading →

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A Triple Taste of Independence

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

Three juvenile Red-bellied Woodpeckers showed up today shortly after I filled the feeders. It seemed that each was getting its first “taste” of independence! The first youngster chose the peanut pole as his personal feeding place. I think this one … Continue reading →

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Granny’s Gauntlet

Posted on July 11, 2019 by

One of the joys of blogging is connecting and being inspired by other bloggers, like “Granny” over at Granny Shot It,  who recently threw down the gauntlet, issuing a “Bird of the Day” challenge. Needless to say, that sounded right … Continue reading →

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Worthy of the Name

Posted on June 6, 2019 by

Often times, when one sees a Red-bellied Woodpecker, there is little, if any, red on the belly…as in the case of this fellow who stopped in the other day. But every once in awhile, one comes along that is worthy … Continue reading →

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Guard, Grab, and Gobble

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

This Red-bellied Woodpecker landed on the Bark Butter Branch, brandishing his beak like a double-edged sword.  Clearly, he wanted no company and no competition! After guarding the area for a moment or two, he proceeded to scoop up a hearty … Continue reading →

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