Comments on: Red-headed Woodpecker in Abilene, TX

By: Billy Nichols

Billy Nichols — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:46:04 +0000

Can some one tell me if a big red headed wood pecker is rare? I’m in al and recently I’v seen one almost as big as a crow – very pretty. He comes to pecan and magnolia trees in our yard. He makes a cherp that is unique – high pitched, short and several in a burst. ??????

By: Peggy Beckham

Peggy Beckham — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:58:48 +0000

Hi Laura, Great pic…we had one about 20 years ago at the ranch…a wonderful, mature male. None since that we have recorded. Peggy

By: Edna

Edna — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:27:22 +0000

Great photos, Laura – you’re a patient photographer! From a distance I really didn’t appreciate him, but now I do. I do hope we will get to see him mature. Thanks, Edna

By: heidi

heidi — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:07:34 +0000

…so when can we expect a press release about this one? =D