Hearthlist Digest #448 - Friday, April 28, 2000
 
Re: Woodpeckers
  by "Dave Kuhfahl" <[email protected]>
 

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Subject: Re: Woodpeckers
From: "Dave Kuhfahl" <[email protected]>
Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 13:17:17 -0400
 
Tim,
I do not have a solution for you, but maybe some support.
The Woodpecker you refer to is probably a Yellow shafted Flicker or a 
close relative.  This woodpecker is unique to the family as it has 
spots on it's belly and not stripes.
 
The good news is he will probably get some (sexual) satisfaction from 
his display at some point, and become bored with the whole affair.
 
Noise is his objective at this time.  Flickers will pound on metal 
roofs, chimney caps and anything else up high and loud.  Typically 
just after sunrise.  In the north(Northern Vermont)where we are, this 
is pretty common.  This is certainly not your fault.
 
Perhaps a piece of screen, or a sound deadener would ruin his fun 
long enough for him to move on.  (A large alley cat will also work.)
 
Good luck, keep pecking for answers.
Dave Kuhfahl
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