Category Archives: woodpecker

Little Woodpecker saying Thank You

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Nicole Harding

This woodpecker crashed into our sliding glass doors with a big Thump and then lay on its back on the deck with one of its legs trapped between the boards. It was unable to move. Victoria took a section of … Continue reading →

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Ledges State Park Iowa

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Nicole Harding

This morning, my younger daughter Victoria and I took almost a 3 hour hike around Ledges State Park. This park is such a fun and surprising place to visit. As you drive through Boone County past cornfield after cornfield, suddenly you … Continue reading →

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Downy Woodpecker and rejected peanuts!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Nicole Harding

Hooray! The BirdNerd got her first good photo of a Downy Woodpecker! Look at this one posing for the camera! I love his red crest. On another note, I bought some less expensive peanuts from a local feed store instead … Continue reading →

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