Guess who came to breakfast?

A male Pileated Woodpecker had a suet snack in the window box outside our kitchen window this morning.  Note the suet crumbs on his beak.  He flew to a nearby tree when I lowered the camera, but the suet crumbs stuck to his beak (see second photo)!

Cool Facts
The Pileated Woodpecker digs characteristically rectangular holes in trees to find ants. These excavations can be so broad and deep that they can cause small trees to break in half.
A Pileated Woodpecker pair stays together on its territory all year round. It will defend the territory in all seasons, but will tolerate floaters during the winter. Read more»

The Howling

Last night the Wood Frogs were calling in great numbers Listen here»
At 3:30 AM I awoke to a very loud howling (probably coyote) just outside the house. The pups never stirred. Today a brisk southwesterly wind will bring (or, "usher in" as the meteorologists like to say) sixty degree temps. Hoorah!

Wood Frogs are the first to be heard

The Wood Frog's call is often mistaken for quacking ducks. Listen here»

Dolphin Saves Whales

In case you have not heard about the altruistic action of a dolphin in New Zealand, take a look at this blog entry:  Article»