Tom
Hairy Woodpeckers seem to need larger wooded lots.  Perhaps all the 
development over the past decade has reduced their numbers.  I have several 
resident HAWPs I feed peanut butter, but the same development dilemma is 
encroaching on my space.  I don't know how much longer this species will be 
a regular at the house.  Learn the call - a sharp, loud "pick" note - that 
will help locate them.  Look and listen in the larger hardwood lots.  If you 
find Pileated, you may find HAWPs.
Good luck.
George

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From: "Marko, Thomas L. GS BUMED" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 1:05 PM
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Hairy Woodpeckers


> Carrol Cowan wrote: Also on Sunday, among the numerous Downies (and a
> Sapsucker) was a Hairy Woodpecker with very little white on the wings.  It
> looked like Sibley's "interior west" illustration.  I think there were 2
> Hairies, but didn't get a good look at the first, so I can't be sure it
> wasn't the same one.
>
> Is it me or are Hairy Woodpeckers less numerous than in past years?  So 
> far
> I've seen nary a Hairy this fall.
>
> Tom Marko
> Olney, MD
> Montgomery Bird Club (MOS)
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