Heidi Sands Poet Rhyme

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 May 27, 2021 at 10:54 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 May 27, 2021 at 1:02 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 May 25, 2021 at 1:12 PM Too cute Heidi. They can be annoying but I do love the birds. God Bless, JB Heidi Sands May 25, 2021 at 1:27 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 May 22, 2021 at 9:16 AM That's a very loud one, Heidi, I think they do that to identify their territory Heidi Sands May 22, 2021 at 9:23 AM Yes, very loud, Joseph. Especially now with metal! Thank you for your input :)

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2021 at 3:50 PM Enjoy the nature at its best, Heidi--sometimes annoying may be--but amazing always! Heidi Sands May 21, 2021 at 4:58 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 May 21, 2021 at 1:13 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 May 21, 2021 at 1:32 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 May 21, 2021 at 12:44 PM Red-headed woodpeckers are inveterate drillers. It's a wonder they don't drill their heads off. Heidi Sands May 21, 2021 at 1:03 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 May 21, 2021 at 12:25 PM Maybe he is communicating something to you.ask him!! Pangie xx Well penned Heidi Heidi Sands May 21, 2021 at 1:02 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 :)