The European Starling will often evict the Red-bellied Woodpecker from its nest. The male has a wider tongue tip and longer bill than the female, allowing him to reach deeper into crevices to find prey. Studies have shown the male forages on the tree trunk, while the female forages mostly on limbs.
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Help! Help! I’ve confirmed there really is a Lock Ness Monster. It touched my foot!
When our ducks were just wee little ones, it was really cold outside and we had no way to protect them from the elements so…they enjoyed the comfort of our office for a few weeks. We wouldn’t suggest doing this to anyone. They are very messy critters. The Mallards evolved into beautiful mature adults and… Continue reading Indoor Ducks
We’ve had this picture displayed before but it’s just a beauty. Our ducks are very unusual quackers. They enjoy taking a stroll down the road to find duckie goodies in the woods and then return when we holler “Dinner is ready”. Cute little buggers.
There was once this little girl, we won’t mention names to protect the innocent, who had never been to the woods until her Grandmother took her camping. The trip started off very uneventful until evening fell and the permanent residents started to proceed with their evening chores. An Owl started his nightly “hoot” and the… Continue reading Who keeps knocking?
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