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Solly Mack

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30. I was surprised that some woodpeckers are as large as they are.

Wed Mar 6, 2013, 08:14 PM

Mar 2013

It's a diverse group of birdies.

I took a rough pine log I found and got some free scrap wood from the local lumber company and built a woodpecker feeder.

I secured the scrap pine beam to the pine log (my base) and then secured suet feeders to that. That way the birds can have a tail lean and the smell and feel of pine. I filled one feeder with peanuts in the shell and the other with a fruit suet. We'll see how it works. I made it today. I saw something similar at a birdhouse site and they wanted entirely too much money for something I could build myself. Took all of 30 minutes. (bragging) lol

The tufted titmice love it. They hit it up as soon as I filled the containers and stayed there. I sprinkle black-oil sunflower seeds on the log base.

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Shortly after 7 A.M. [View all] Solly Mack Mar 2013 OP

You had some good light. bluedigger Mar 2013 #1

My toes were so cold and the light was blinding. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #3

Ouch! bluedigger Mar 2013 #5

Dogs are like that. Bet he looked at you funny too. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #7

She paid for it. bluedigger Mar 2013 #8

Oh, dang. Hope you're all well soon. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #10

Thanks, Solly. bluedigger Mar 2013 #11

AMAZING! Earth_First Mar 2013 #2

They come here in swarms. They'll be gone soon though. :( Solly Mack Mar 2013 #4

Only you could present them to us like this Mira Mar 2013 #6

Thanks, Mira. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #9

Absolutely beautiful! 2naSalit Mar 2013 #12

What a great memory! I'll have to be on the lookout for their mating ritual now that I Solly Mack Mar 2013 #14

Indeed. 2naSalit Mar 2013 #19

Looking forward to your photos! I put out fruit for them Solly Mack Mar 2013 #21

Good job! I love Cedar Waxwings. alfredo Mar 2013 #13

They're a beautiful bird. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #15

I love their distinctive flight around their roosting tree. alfredo Mar 2013 #17

Yes! I saw that this morning. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #22

It is as distinctive as the flight of the Woodpecker. alfredo Mar 2013 #26

How pretty! Haven't seen one IRL. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #27

They are much bigger than one would think. alfredo Mar 2013 #28

I was surprised that some woodpeckers are as large as they are. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #30

I had to put a locking carabiner on the alfredo Mar 2013 #31

I don't get Raccoons. We have them they just don't come around. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #32

I have a bird feeder, woods, and a compost heap. They'll come right up to the back door. alfredo Mar 2013 #33

Take some photos. :) Solly Mack Mar 2013 #34

My wife would freak out if I got near enough to get a good shot. alfredo Mar 2013 #35

Wouldn't want that. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #36

Any animal related to the wolverine needs to be shown some respect. alfredo Mar 2013 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Solly Mack Mar 2013 #29

Well done! pscot Mar 2013 #16

Thank you, pscot. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #23

Great light! ramapo Mar 2013 #18

Thanks, ramapo! Solly Mack Mar 2013 #24

Cool and freaky at the same time. n/t Bonhomme Richard Mar 2013 #20

lol! A lot of birds can give one pause. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #25

Too amazing! Celebration Mar 2013 #38

Thanks, Celebration. Solly Mack Mar 2013 #39

All great shots! Dyedinthewoolliberal Mar 2013 #40