A Red-headed Woodpecker was just dining at one of the suet feeders. I haven't seen their kind since early autumn. As I understand it, they left the area because it was devoid of nuts. The cicadas damaged the nut-bearing trees so that they didn't produce them this year. Since they are the main staple in the Red-headed Woodpecker's diet, they found areas that were not affected by the cicadas.
I'm still waiting to see my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird. There have been reports of the birds in Bloomington, so I'm sure I'll be seeing them soon.
Warblers should be coming through the area soon as well. This year I should make more of an effort to see them.
Posted by Elizabeth at April 18, 2005 05:24 PM