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Watching Woodpeckers
Written By: Katy Malcolm
As more and more birds are pushing South I have begun to pay more attention to some of our year-round residents in MetroParks. Woodpeckers have always been some of my favorite birds to watch simply because they are so different from the others. Not many creatures have the ability to bang their heads repeatedly against a tree trunk and not get a major headache. We were lucky enough to spot this pileated woodpecker during our Adult Nature Walk at Sugarcreek MetroPark last week. The pileated woodpecker is our largest woodpecker and can be found in a wide variety of habitats. Woodpeckers can be fun to watch for extended periods of time. Their behaviors are entertaining and also give us an idea of how they live their lives. When looking for them, keep to forests or forest edges. Look for signs of woodpeckers, such as the above sapsucker holes. Make sure to listen closely for their territorial drumming as well as vocalizations. A woodpecker walk can be an incredibly rewarding experience!
For more information on Adult Nature Walks and Woodpecker Searches, visit www.metroparks.org.
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