RebelSS Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 These Little guys, Hairy Woodpeckers, I think, have been all over my deck tapping away today...four or five of them at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Nice shot but you may want to check your deck for termites or boring beetles. He's not there just to make music! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 That's what I always thought, but my deck is solid, and I treat it every other year, take really good care of it, go over it frequently, since I put the effort into building it. I went and checked where he was; no holes, dents, nothing, hard, solid treated wood....... They are also tapping on my steel downspouts, (CLANG) side of house, (flat, smooth painted siding...seems like everything! UPDATE: Went back out and looked at the post (correct one this time) where he was tapping. If you look close in the pic, you can see a couple tiny holes in front of his head....I had a small dog gate on there, and there are three very small holes where the screws for the hinge was. Solid and no "bugs"...but I bet HE thought there was something in there!!! Hmmmm...now for the steel downspouts....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenRamon Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Nice picture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Where??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ufatz Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 You will often discover that birds are picking very small insects from decks and other woodwork around your house; they do the same with trees and any other structure that might hold the bugs. We see them often on our decks and they usually pick a little bit and then move on, perhaps just checking to see if there is anything edible there. These rascals also love hummingbird or oriole nectar, sunflower seeds and of course suet in winter. We have discovered many species that will head straight for the nectar for orioles or hummingbirds and also plunge their beaks eagerly into the grape jam bowls orioles love. Birds will eat a greater variety than you might think. We have found they do not like limburger cheese, hot dogs, or Makers Mark bourbon. I am thankful for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Also woodpeckers beat on stuff to mark their territory. I am pretty sure that there aren't any bugs on my metal downspouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebelSS Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 "We have found they do not like limburger cheese, hot dogs, or Makers Mark bourbon. I am thankful for that." Thanks for making my nite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyeguy 54 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 chicks maybe exploring what the beak is for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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