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For a long time, I’ve tried to photograph woodpeckers living in the woods behind our house. I can hear them drumming somewhere from time to time, or see them making a fast swoop at the bird feeder. Recently, I’ve discovered seed bells that seem to be very attractive to them. This past week, I hung one near our deck and sure enough the woodpeckers came, the whole family:
Sue Slaght said:
What a fabulous way to get the birds to come to you. Such stunning photos and I love the wee one watching.
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Ese' s Voice said:
So beautiful!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you for stopping by!
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Mélanie said:
simple and pure beauty… HL = huge like… ❤
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neihtn2012 said:
Glad you like the photos, Mélanie!
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ken and agnes photoworks said:
hi hien, looks like you are in for a real treat with this new found discovery. great photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Alas, the seed bell barely lasted 3 days. The squirrels found a way to get at it, and it was gone by the morning of the third day.
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Jo said:
Stunning.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jo!
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M-R said:
I’m almost surprised that they will eat stuff without having to drill trees for it ! 🙂 Did they really eat the whole thing ? – the beautiful little GREEDIES !!! 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
You should see them! They were drilling into the seed bell as if it were a tree. There were also other birds, such as chickadee, tufted titmouse, and a couple of voracious squirrels that we had to keep chasing away. When we woke up yesterday, the seed bell was gone, and I think the squirrels finally figured how to unhook it from its hanger.
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M-R said:
Little buggers.
People in the countries with squirrels spend a large proportion of their time trying to work out ways to get rid of ’em so as to leave stuff out for birdies. Dunno that anyone ever has, so far … Those pied woodpeckers are DIVINE, Hien ! 😀
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acuriousgal said:
Gosh, I’ve never had any luck with those seed bells….maybe I should try again!!
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PotSoup said:
Brilliant photography, a pursuit requiring some patience I see.
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neihtn2012 said:
Indeed, it took me about two years, until I saw the seed bells. Thank you for stopping by.
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dianaed2013 said:
Great -yes they are tantalizing – very elusive
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Diana. They used to be shy, until they saw the seed bell.
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Pat said:
Great captures. I love these little Downies.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks, Pat. That baby downy looks so cute.
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Jet Eliot said:
How very fun to see the whole family! It seems the seed bell was the answer. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Seed bells are indeed the answer, and they are readily available anywhere.
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Amy said:
How delightful to see woodpeckers in your backyard 🙂 Great captures!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy!
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Sreejith Nair said:
Beautiful images….
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sreejith!
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