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Loudest In the Neighborhood - Part 1

I have the loudest woodpecker in the neighborhood! He starts around 5 am, hammering on the hard wood. I’ve even caught him at some of the metal roofing too! I’m not sure what’s up with that, what he’s trying to do? One thing is for sure, he’s big, black, red and white. He didn’t seem to like being disturbed, when I was in close sight. I’ve never heard one this loud, hammering on...with all his might! No kidding, it’s beginning to sound like a construction site! Heidi Sands 5/21/21

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Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/27/2021 10:54:00 AM

Hi Heidi, they are so cute and so colorful, and I would love to have one in our garden. I also love Kingfishers. When we still had our boat and the boys were with us and could help, before going to University, we often used to visit a particular dam and we always saw Kingfishers near the water and woodpeckers and owls at night on the land. All three are my favs. Your poem is beautiful! Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/27/2021 1:02:00 PM

Hi Jennifer. That sounds so nice. I love to see the birds. Thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it very much.i hope all is well :)

Judy Ball

Date: 5/25/2021 1:12:00 PM

Too cute Heidi. They can be annoying but I do love the birds. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/25/2021 1:27:00 PM

I love the birds too, JB. Even though this one is a challenge. I had to research deterrents for metal roof on house , such as balloon, aluminum foil or pin wheels so that it doesn't end up damaged. He can still be missed if he leaves for longer periods with no banging anywhere lol. Thank you for you your comment. God Bless :)

Joseph May

Date: 5/22/2021 9:16:00 AM

That's a very loud one, Heidi, I think they do that to identify their territory

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/22/2021 9:23:00 AM

Yes, very loud, Joseph. Especially now with metal! Thank you for your input :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/21/2021 3:50:00 PM

Enjoy the nature at its best, Heidi--sometimes annoying may be--but amazing always!

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/21/2021 4:58:00 PM

Oh yes, Vijay. Active here lately. 2 big bear going through neighbors yard daily, turkey here today and this hammering woodpecker. Quite something at dinner with window open as he hammered on metal! Lol. Thank you for your comment :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/21/2021 1:13:00 PM

Have only ever seen one when I was out cycling and heard this rat at tat tat and wondered what it was, hope he doesn't keep you awake lol. Tom

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/21/2021 1:32:00 PM

Hi Tom. There are many kinds of woodpecker around here. Some came to the suet feeder all winter. But wow, this one is very loud. I also hope I don't lose too much sleep lol. He is at it constantly, with short breaks between. Thanks for the visit :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/21/2021 12:44:00 PM

Red-headed woodpeckers are inveterate drillers. It's a wonder they don't drill their heads off.

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/21/2021 1:03:00 PM

That's funny...lol. I think you may be right about it being a red-headed woodpecker L Milton. I know of the Pileated ones that are even bigger.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/21/2021 12:25:00 PM

Maybe he is communicating something to you.ask him!! Pangie xx Well penned Heidi

Heidi Sands
Date: 5/21/2021 1:02:00 PM

lol. Well, I thought he was just drilling the hole in the tree, until he started banging on some tin roof over a lean 2 . Thank you Pangie :)