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Ptah

(33,019 posts) Mon Apr 23, 2018, 05:47 PM Apr 2018

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Gila Woodpecker

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Gila Woodpecker (Original Post) Ptah Apr 2018 OP

Thanks. I only get Downies at my feeder. elfin Apr 2018 #1

They live in my front yard. Ptah Apr 2018 #2

Isn't it amazing that they can rest easily on spines? elfin Apr 2018 #3

elfin

(6,262 posts)

1. Thanks. I only get Downies at my feeder.

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Mon Apr 23, 2018, 06:26 PM

Apr 2018

Sometimes flickers. Occasional Pileated in nearby woods, but never at or near feeders. They are amazing.

Ptah

(33,019 posts)

2. They live in my front yard.

Reply to elfin (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 23, 2018, 06:31 PM

Apr 2018

elfin

(6,262 posts)

3. Isn't it amazing that they can rest easily on spines?

Reply to Ptah (Reply #2)

Mon Apr 23, 2018, 07:53 PM

Apr 2018

Also, some southwestern birds like the cactus thrasher can build a nest IN a cholla. Ouch.

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