saw this woodpecker when i was out (hexbear.net)

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they might've been feeding their babies through a hole in the tree where i assume the nest is. kept poking their head in and even went inside a few times!

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[-] john_browns_beard@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I have several red-bellied woodpeckers in my neighborhood, last year one pair had a couple of chicks and I got to watch them grow into adults. They love peanuts and will fight other birds for them at the feeder.

[-] Abracadaniel@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

That is a northern flicker, I love them

this post was submitted on 14 Apr 2026

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