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Annika1980
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:
THE THANKSGIVING BIRD !!! |
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Not what you expected, but I just shot this guy in the front yard of the Annika
Estate.
http://www.pbase.com/image/36772438
Happy Holidays !!!
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Robert Barr
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:46 pm Post subject:
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That guy's doing a better job than my 1/2" Milwaukee drill. Geez,
that'll kill the tree! Do you have any recipes for a bird of that size?
Annika1980 wrote:
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Aerticeus
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Thu Nov 25, 2004 5:47 pm Post subject:
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at ISO400?
Annika
Any chance of a copy?
Purely for personal use only - it won't leave the hardrive of this 'pooter
Aerticeus
ps - happy hols too
"Robert Barr" <sallydog716-d1@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | That guy's doing a better job than my 1/2" Milwaukee drill. Geez, that'll
kill the tree! Do you have any recipes for a bird of that size?
Annika1980 wrote:
Not what you expected, but I just shot this guy in the front yard of the
Annika
Estate.
http://www.pbase.com/image/36772438
Happy Holidays !!!
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:07 am Post subject:
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Robert Barr <sallydog716-d1@yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Do you have any recipes for a bird of that size?
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Pileated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus pileatus) mass about 250g -- half a
pound -- including feathers and bones. It's likely a net energy loss
catching, preparing and eating one. |
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Gene Palmiter
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 2:07 am Post subject:
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<eawckyegcy@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Robert Barr <sallydog716-d1@yahoo.com> wrote:
Do you have any recipes for a bird of that size?
Pileated Woodpeckers (Dryocopus pileatus) mass about 250g -- half a
pound -- including feathers and bones. It's likely a net energy loss
catching, preparing and eating one.
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Are you going to write a book, then, about the Pileated Woodpecker Diet? |
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Chris D
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:03 am Post subject:
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On 25 Nov 2004 15:36:38 GMT
annika1980@aol.com (Annika1980) wrote:
:o Wow! I've heard of woodpeckers, and loved woody woodpecker
cartoons, but have never really seen a decent picture of them.
(Being aussie and not getting them down here and all that...)
A) They are a lovely looking bird (And lovely photo!)
B) I Can't believe the amount of damage they are capable of
doing to a tree! They do that entirely with their beak? What's
it made of, Diamond plated titanium?! That's just incredible.
Why do they create holes like that? Is there bugs in there that
they eat? Nesting purposes? Just for the hell of it? |
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Mike Fields
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:03 am Post subject:
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Actually, that particular one is one of the bigger ones (I see them
sometimes in the Seattle area). They do drill holes in dead trees
for nesting (or in my case, we have several Northern Flickers
(another member of the woodpecker family) that like the west
side of our house for some reason -- about 5 holes 2,5 inches
across in the side of the house (several neighbors have had that
problem too)). An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
mikey
"Chris D" <dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On 25 Nov 2004 15:36:38 GMT
annika1980@aol.com (Annika1980) wrote:
Not what you expected, but I just shot this guy in the front
yard of the Annika Estate.
http://www.pbase.com/image/36772438
Happy Holidays !!!
:o Wow! I've heard of woodpeckers, and loved woody woodpecker
cartoons, but have never really seen a decent picture of them.
(Being aussie and not getting them down here and all that...)
A) They are a lovely looking bird (And lovely photo!)
B) I Can't believe the amount of damage they are capable of
doing to a tree! They do that entirely with their beak? What's
it made of, Diamond plated titanium?! That's just incredible.
Why do they create holes like that? Is there bugs in there that
they eat? Nesting purposes? Just for the hell of it? |
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David J. Littleboy
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:03 am Post subject:
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"Mike Fields" <spam_me_not_mr.gadget2@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:8yxpd.669546$8_6.18834@attbi_s04...
| Quote: | Actually, that particular one is one of the bigger ones (I see them
sometimes in the Seattle area). They do drill holes in dead trees
for nesting (or in my case, we have several Northern Flickers
(another member of the woodpecker family) that like the west
side of our house for some reason -- about 5 holes 2,5 inches
across in the side of the house (several neighbors have had that
problem too)). An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
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Maybe they're telling you that you've got termites! Useful after all.
David J. Littleboy
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Jer
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:03 am Post subject:
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Mike Fields wrote:
| Quote: | Actually, that particular one is one of the bigger ones (I see them
sometimes in the Seattle area). They do drill holes in dead trees
for nesting (or in my case, we have several Northern Flickers
(another member of the woodpecker family) that like the west
side of our house for some reason -- about 5 holes 2,5 inches
across in the side of the house (several neighbors have had that
problem too)). An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
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A friend in Colorado decided to offer them a better option than his
house - he built them several houses of their own, and two are still
under long term contracts.
<whistling>
"Don't worry... Be happy..."
</whistling>
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mikey
"Chris D" <dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au> wrote in message
news:20041126133520.4f8b6ecf.dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au...
On 25 Nov 2004 15:36:38 GMT
annika1980@aol.com (Annika1980) wrote:
Not what you expected, but I just shot this guy in the front
yard of the Annika Estate.
http://www.pbase.com/image/36772438
Happy Holidays !!!
:o Wow! I've heard of woodpeckers, and loved woody woodpecker
cartoons, but have never really seen a decent picture of them.
(Being aussie and not getting them down here and all that...)
A) They are a lovely looking bird (And lovely photo!)
B) I Can't believe the amount of damage they are capable of
doing to a tree! They do that entirely with their beak? What's
it made of, Diamond plated titanium?! That's just incredible.
Why do they create holes like that? Is there bugs in there that
they eat? Nesting purposes? Just for the hell of it?
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jer email reply - I am not a 'ten' |
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Matt Ion
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:07 am Post subject:
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Annika1980 wrote:
How long do you genererally have to roast something of that size? |
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Matt Ion
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:
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Ken Tough wrote:
| Quote: | Mike Fields <spam_me_not_mr.gadget2@comcast.net> wrote:
An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
And their tongues are remarkably long, some 20 cm or more,
for snaking into the holes and cracks.
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Easy now, girls... |
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Ken Tough
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:
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Mike Fields <spam_me_not_mr.gadget2@comcast.net> wrote:
| Quote: | An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
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And their tongues are remarkably long, some 20 cm or more,
for snaking into the holes and cracks.
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Ken Tough
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:
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Chris D <dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au> wrote:
| Quote: | B) I Can't believe the amount of damage they are capable of
doing to a tree! They do that entirely with their beak? What's
it made of, Diamond plated titanium?! That's just incredible.
Why do they create holes like that? Is there bugs in there that
they eat? Nesting purposes? Just for the hell of it?
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A hole that size would quite likely be started in hopes of
making a nice nest. The wood will not be 100% sturdy, and
probably infested with some fungus which softened it, resulting
in the insects which then drew the woodpecker. Taking out that
wood might actually help the tree since it can get rid of a
wet environment that could lead to further decay of the tree,
and the only living layer is that directly below the bark anyway.
[A bit like a tree dentist]
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Ken Tough |
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JohnR
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:06 pm Post subject:
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What is really cool is the sound they make while pecking. It sounds like a
short burst of machine gun fire, but with a hollow wooden sound.
John
"Mike Fields" <spam_me_not_mr.gadget2@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:8yxpd.669546$8_6.18834@attbi_s04...
| Quote: | Actually, that particular one is one of the bigger ones (I see them
sometimes in the Seattle area). They do drill holes in dead trees
for nesting (or in my case, we have several Northern Flickers
(another member of the woodpecker family) that like the west
side of our house for some reason -- about 5 holes 2,5 inches
across in the side of the house (several neighbors have had that
problem too)). An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
mikey
"Chris D" <dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au> wrote in message
news:20041126133520.4f8b6ecf.dicko-news@riverland.AAARRGNOMORESPAM.net.au...
On 25 Nov 2004 15:36:38 GMT
annika1980@aol.com (Annika1980) wrote:
Not what you expected, but I just shot this guy in the front
yard of the Annika Estate.
http://www.pbase.com/image/36772438
Happy Holidays !!!
:o Wow! I've heard of woodpeckers, and loved woody woodpecker
cartoons, but have never really seen a decent picture of them.
(Being aussie and not getting them down here and all that...)
A) They are a lovely looking bird (And lovely photo!)
B) I Can't believe the amount of damage they are capable of
doing to a tree! They do that entirely with their beak? What's
it made of, Diamond plated titanium?! That's just incredible.
Why do they create holes like that? Is there bugs in there that
they eat? Nesting purposes? Just for the hell of it?
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Mike Fields
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Fri Nov 26, 2004 6:10 pm Post subject:
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"Jer" <gdunn@airmail.ten> wrote in message
news:co6eau$s0s@library2.airnews.net...
| Quote: | Mike Fields wrote:
Actually, that particular one is one of the bigger ones (I see them
sometimes in the Seattle area). They do drill holes in dead trees
for nesting (or in my case, we have several Northern Flickers
(another member of the woodpecker family) that like the west
side of our house for some reason -- about 5 holes 2,5 inches
across in the side of the house (several neighbors have had that
problem too)). An interesting thing is to do some research
on the woodpeckers -- their head is specially constructed so
as to not totally whack their brain when they are pecking
(although with some, it may be too late ... ). They usually go
for bugs in the trees under the bark etc. and in many ways are
very useful -- now if they would just leave the side of my
house alone!!
A friend in Colorado decided to offer them a better option than his
house - he built them several houses of their own, and two are still
under long term contracts.
whistling
"Don't worry... Be happy..."
/whistling
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Well, actually we have tried that -- we have a flicker size (to the
specs according to the bird authorities) house in the tree. The
one flicker likes it and actually sleeps in it at night (I have an IR
video camera in the top for our entertainment -- silly things hang
themselves up on the wall sort of like a bat except right side up).
Seems to like the house, but that doesn't stop him from drilling
another hole in the side of the house (no, no termites in the walls).
They will also let the stupid starlings run them off in spite of the
fact they are considerably bigger than the starlings ... while we
like the flickers, we are less than impressed with their brain
power -- maybe their head is not as padded as the experts say
and it has drilled too many hard surfaces ??
mikey |
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