Post by: dolphin on March 26, 2008, 03:56:44 PM
Post by: dboh on March 26, 2008, 05:56:51 PM
Post by: Jack W on March 26, 2008, 07:05:11 PM
It's already spring in Sedona AZ. Every day the last couple of weeks, the temperature has been in the 70s and SUNNY.
Gorgeous with the red rocks.
When we return home on April Fools day, spring should start popping.
- Jack
Post by: RNKIII on March 26, 2008, 07:05:43 PM
More likely a Pileated whos 'territory' covers a good deal of the eastern to midwestern US and Canada..
Great photo!!
Bob K. rnkiii
Post by: kimmer on March 26, 2008, 08:43:04 PM
Somehow it strikes me funny that seeing a "I'll put holes in your house" woodpecker encourages all of us.
Our evenings/mornings are back down into the 30's and they are talking snow around 500 ft. Last week I ran around in a jacket since the temps were 40-50. Go figure.
I am really ready for spring this year, and I've not had the snow that so many of you are dealing with.
Post by: Gregg on March 26, 2008, 09:16:18 PM
Post by: dolphin on March 26, 2008, 10:36:03 PM
QUOTE(RNKIII @ Mar 26 2008, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Don't think this is a Crimson-Crested Woodpecker... "Range - From Panama south to the Guianas and Trinidad"...
More likely a Pileated whos 'territory' covers a good deal of the eastern to midwestern US and Canada..
Great photo!!
Bob K. rnkiii
More likely a Pileated whos 'territory' covers a good deal of the eastern to midwestern US and Canada..
Great photo!!
Bob K. rnkiii
Thanks Bob...I looked it up, but not much of a bird identifier. It's a pretty one for sure.
Post by: krissel on March 27, 2008, 01:08:02 AM
Saw my first sign of spring today while picking up debris in my yard from the last few storms. Unfortunately it was a pile of feathers signaling the return of those hawks.
Post by: chriskleeman on March 28, 2008, 09:31:16 AM
We have a mating couple that's around here... they have a huge range from their nest. Last year, we had a baby Pileated Woodpecker in our yard several times, it was just hilarious to watch it learn how to bore into things... and also learn it's call. When those birds start to bore into a tree it sounds like a cannon! Much louder than the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers that we also have. FYI, Roy, the Pileated is typically as big as a crow!
Still over 2 feet of snow in the yard, 5-7" incoming today, I don't care, I'm not plowing!!!
Chris K
Post by: dolphin on April 08, 2008, 08:02:18 AM
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Saw this out near the driveway. Not sure of the kind...I think it is a Crimson Crested Woodpecker. Never seen one this large before. Also saw some bees and wasps...ohhh stay away! I am soooo ready for spring...bring it on!
Look what that pretty bird has done in just two weeks!!!
Post by: kimmer on April 08, 2008, 12:13:38 PM
We have some around here and our neighbor tells us that they were after our roof. Now we have to have Daniel come over and climb up there and check it out.
Post by: Xairbusdriver on April 08, 2008, 12:39:26 PM
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they were after our roof
Just paint the roof with Tobasco. Not many birds like that stuff.
Post by: kimmer on April 08, 2008, 12:48:19 PM
QUOTE(Xairbusdriver @ Apr 8 2008, 10:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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they were after our roof
Just paint the roof with Tobasco. Not many birds like that stuff.Oh yeah, I can just see the design committee now.
"That's not an acceptable color. You didn't have this new color pre-approved and we aren't going to approve it. You'll just have to have your roof replaced with an acceptable color -- and you have 60 days to get that done -- OR ELSE! You knew the rules when you bought here."
Post by: krissel on April 09, 2008, 04:15:26 AM
Sounded like this might if he were on metal...
Post by: RNKIII on April 09, 2008, 07:27:12 AM
We had one that loved our downspouts.... what a racket that made at 5:30 each morning
... but he and his true love were the only ones around for blocks..Bob K. rnkiii