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Title: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on May 30, 05, 05:39:20 PM
Click here for more information (http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/)
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Post by: KW on May 30, 05, 05:58:24 PM
Wow, that's awesome!!!!
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Post by: bandit on May 30, 05, 05:59:13 PM
Way cool ;D
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Post by: artology on May 30, 05, 06:54:45 PM
Hope you get some babies in there Wrightwood. It's very cool!
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Post by: MojaveSidecar on May 30, 05, 07:20:18 PM
Speaking of woodpeckers, how do you keep them from pecking the side of a cabin?  During one of the first few nights we spent in our new cabin, we were awaken by a very loud rat-tat-tat-tat on the outside of our bedroom wall. A very startling experience to say the least.  Inspection later that morning showed several holes bored halfway though the ceder siding of the cabin. What should I do to prevent furthur pecking?

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Post by: mtman on May 30, 05, 08:08:17 PM
Speaking of woodpeckers, how do you keep them from pecking the side of a cabin?

You won't be able to stop them even if you replace the wood siding with metal. The flicker woodpeckers love to rat-tat-tat-tat on metal at 5:30am.

Move is your only option as they were here first.
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Post by: Chesslike on May 30, 05, 08:20:27 PM
Nice pictures Wrightwood and a good how-to pictorial. Great pictures of you also! Did you hire a professional photographer to take them. ;)
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Post by: Hillbillies on May 30, 05, 08:32:12 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on May 30, 05, 08:41:31 PM
Quote from: mr hillbilly on May 30, 05, 08:32:12 PM
Although you may want to warn BostonBob that he is the only one in the photos who is just begging for an OSHA violation.  ;D

So would these houses attract the flicker as well?

I can't believe he came over to my shop wearing a Lowes T-shirt unless they plan on sponsoring this project

We actually designed it for Flickers and the Acorn's appear to be taking on squatter rights.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: KWBoy on May 30, 05, 09:19:13 PM
Quote from: KLRbach on May 30, 05, 07:20:18 PM
Speaking of woodpeckers, how do you keep them from pecking the side of a cabin? During one of the first few nights we spent in our new cabin, we were awaken by a very loud rat-tat-tat-tat on the outside of our bedroom wall. A very startling experience to say the least. Inspection later that morning showed several holes bored halfway though the ceder siding of the cabin. What should I do to prevent furthur pecking?



Have your house checked for termites, which may attract woodpeckers.

or try

Ropel Liquid--This product will give whatever it is sprayed on an extremely bitter taste. You will find this a good tool to keep squirrels from cutting the wood into your attic. The squirrel will find the sprayed area too bitter to chew. Also works on woodpeckers and rabbits. Use as needed.
http://www.bugsaway.com/repellents.htm#ropel
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Post by: Nolena on May 31, 05, 06:49:20 AM
Great bird house.
It kind of reminds me of reality tv.  ;)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on May 31, 05, 02:10:19 PM
Looks like the new home continues to pass inspections inside and out.
Here's a video clip from this morning of the prospective occupant taking the first interior peek.

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/AcornEnter1.wmv

Notes:
(Some people will need to download the file to their hard disk before viewing the video. The video will appear as black and white due to the interior of the house being dark. It's viewable because of the infrared camera used.) 
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Post by: ForestGal on May 31, 05, 02:20:15 PM
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Post by: artology on May 31, 05, 02:20:48 PM
Very cool. This great having a window into their world!
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Post by: kew on May 31, 05, 02:35:05 PM
Is there a link where we can watch the "walk through" and 'move-in' live?
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Post by: Wrightwood on May 31, 05, 02:57:14 PM
Interesting question.
At this point there is not a computer uploading images of the woodpecker cam. When more activity takes place with the Woodpeckers moving in, images will be uploaded.

Adult discretion will be needed since we have a view inside their bedroom  :cop:

All motion is being recorded on a DVR unit just as 2 cameras on the Steller's nest are being recorded along with the guzzler live cam and some others. Additional video footage is being taken while the Acorns are working on the main entrance.

Quote from: kew on May 31, 05, 02:35:05 PM
Is there a link where we can watch the "walk through" and 'move-in' live?
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Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 01, 05, 12:24:55 PM
New video available for both dialups and broadband connections:

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/
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Post by: Chesslike on Jun 01, 05, 02:21:46 PM
The deluxe video was very nice and that was a nice touch with the soundtrack. A Doors fan.............very interesting. :2thumbsup:
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Post by: angelwolf326 on Jun 01, 05, 02:48:39 PM
Thank you to both of you!!!  For doing this for the birds and sharing with all of us!!!

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Post by: Nolena on Jun 01, 05, 03:19:47 PM
What did you say?
Iwas still replaying the soundtrack.
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Post by: Proxyon on Jun 01, 05, 03:54:16 PM
awesome!! yes the doors tune was a great touch too ... and I like the woody woodpecker sound added in there too ... hehe ... thanks for sharing!
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Post by: artology on Jun 01, 05, 09:46:29 PM
Totally awesome! Great job! :2thumbsup:
"Mister DeMille, I'm ready for my close up"
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Post by: SNOW on Jun 01, 05, 10:20:15 PM
An outstanding job. I really enjoyed the movie.
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Post by: ForestGal on Jun 03, 05, 07:03:39 AM
This is soooo cool, Wrightwood and BostonBob!!  I showed it to everyone at work yesterday they were all fascinated too.  All got a kick out of the sound effects - a perfect added touch!  Thanx to you both for making this wonderful opportunity available!
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Post by: Chesslike on Jun 08, 05, 10:59:33 PM
Any updates and or activity?
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 08, 05, 11:15:27 PM
They still peck away a few times a day near the hole but I haven't seen any luggage or tooth brushes.
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Post by: Nolena on Jun 09, 05, 06:30:54 AM
Quote from: Wrightwood on Jun 08, 05, 11:15:27 PM
They still peck away a few times a day near the hole but I haven't seen any luggage or tooth brushes.

Well, jeez! Of course not!
The toothbrushes are MUCH too small to see!!
(and so is the dental floss)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 19, 05, 08:04:35 PM
Father's Day 2005 saw new activity in the woodpecker house.

Check the web page for new 6-19-05 video. (First posting has link)

Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 24, 05, 08:50:54 AM
The woodpecker bird house has surprise visitor on 6-23-05.

Click here for more information (http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Jul 16, 05, 06:26:48 PM
The most recent activity has been posted on the webpage.

Quote from: kew on May 31, 05, 02:35:05 PM
Is there a link where we can watch the "walk through" and 'move-in' live?
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 30, 05, 09:51:15 AM
8-30-05
New video with two acorn woodpeckers inside

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: artology on Aug 30, 05, 12:00:19 PM
Very cool. But will they stay?
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Post by: Nolena on Aug 30, 05, 12:37:05 PM
Cool! And the music choice is great!
Almost as good as that home-grown group at the last "Music in the Pines" event.  :D
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Aug 30, 05, 01:23:26 PM
There have been frequent visits and the Acorn Woodpeckers do have 1-2 broods per year. Breeding is cooperative in small groups of up to 16 birds. Communal ; several females per nest.

Quote from: artology on Aug 30, 05, 12:00:19 PM
Very cool. But will they stay?
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Post by: ForestGal on Aug 30, 05, 08:48:26 PM
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Post by: gypsywolf on Aug 30, 05, 09:01:44 PM
I can't wait till we have Acorn babies!! Stellar Jays are always cool, but woodpeckers are some of my favorite birds!!!

And yes, kudos for the song.  Seeing John Denver in concert was one of the greatest times of my life. I am a huge JD fan. :2thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Sep 11, 05, 12:28:00 AM
Reproduction
Mating systems of Acorn Woodpeckers range from monogamy in some populations to cooperative polygyny. Generally, Acorn Woodpecker groups contain 1-7 male breeders that compete for matings with 1-3 egg-laying females. In groups that contain more than one female breeder, the female cobreeders lay their eggs in the same nest cavity. There is often extreme reproductive competition between joint-nesting females, who regularly destroy eggs laid by their cobreeders. After females have established a normal laying sequence, egg destruction stops. Reproduction competition between males is displayed by attempts by a male to disrupt copulation between another pair. Courtship and pair-bonding displays are absent.

Nest cavities are drilled into large dead or living limbs in trees or snags, which may contain granaries. The inside of the nest cavity is lined with fresh wood chips, and nest holes may be used repeatedly for several seasons. Average clutch size for a group with more than one female is five white, elliptical eggs. The average clutch size for a singleton female is four eggs. Eggs are laid at approximately 24 hour intervals. The incubation period is 11 days and both male and female breeders incubate. Once the chicks have hatched, all group members participate in providing food. Nestlings leave the nest after 30-32 days.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 02:41:54 PM
Last night an Acorn Woodpecker spent the entire night in the bird house.
Don't know if the bird was thrown out of the house for a night or checking the overnight sleeping conditions prior to moving in.

While the bird is sleeping it was hanging on to the entrance hole and  tucks it's head under it's wing during most of the nights stay.

The Woodpeckers have been in the house a good number of times during the past couple weeks.

New video file:

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/Sm_Overnight.wmv
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 03:00:46 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 06:13:55 PM
You should also check out the Nature Cam at the top of the page. The bird has returned again tonight and the livecam image is now from inside the bird house.

Don't expect to see a great deal of activity but he/she does ruffle feathers, scratch and changes poistions every 5 or 10 minutes.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 06:37:28 PM
Here's a still image of what you should see.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/rescam.jpg)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 06:39:03 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 06:44:18 PM
It's not that bad  ;D  I've seen the bird move around frequently.

You're right about hanging on all night as it doesn't seem very restful. Maybe I should put some Velcro inside
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 07:00:25 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 07:20:33 PM
Not sure which link you mean as there are a bunch of them in this topic. I need more to go on  8)
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 07:31:33 PM
OOPS, my fault - I picked the wrong link to reply to..I'm sooo embarrassed :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

The new link works perfectly!
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 07:39:13 PM
And did you see the bird move around in the last minute or so?
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 08:19:02 PM
No, drat it - my sister-in-law called from Phoenix and the screen went dark while I was talking to her. When I checked the cam again, the bird looks like he/she is in the same position.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 31, 05, 08:28:52 PM
It's moving now
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Post by: ForestGal on Oct 31, 05, 09:29:04 PM
I can see that it's rearranged itself, because the feathers are all different. 

Would it be better to be a woodpecker and have your life videotaped, or hear the phone ring every 3 seconds?  I think I'd pick the bird....
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 01, 05, 10:07:10 AM
Again last night an Acorn Woodpecker spent the entire night in the house and left about 6:30 am.
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Post by: Chuck on Nov 01, 05, 05:42:48 PM
Does Gus know about this kinky relationship you had?
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Post by: ForestGal on Nov 01, 05, 08:48:27 PM
Looks like he or she is back tonight! 
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 01, 05, 09:42:39 PM
Yes this makes three nights in a row.

During the day I moved the camera towards the opening so we can see a little more of the bird as it hangs on and when they enter or leave the house.

The opening or entrance to the house is at the top of the screen image you're viewing.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 02, 05, 05:13:43 PM
Looks like it may make the 4th night inside as the bird just arrived. 5:10pm
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Post by: ForestGal on Nov 02, 05, 09:31:40 PM
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Post by: 2CatMama on Nov 03, 05, 06:09:47 AM
Still hanging out at 6:00 am; I think you have a serious renter here, not just a lookee-loo.
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Post by: Mikeswave on Nov 03, 05, 06:53:39 AM
Reality TV at its best :2thumbsup:
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Post by: ForestGal on Nov 03, 05, 06:56:56 PM
The bird isn't in the house right now, but if he/she were to visit right now, there is some kind of creepy bug crawling up the wall.  Wouldn't this be supper?
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 03, 05, 07:28:26 PM
This afternoon some bird/creature got inside the house and hit the camera. I replayed video and could not tell what moved the camera but it drastically changed.

I had to put up a ladder, remove the top to the acorn house and reposition the camera. That was close to to the time that the bird usually occupies the house. I'm confident the bird will be back.
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Post by: KWBoy on Nov 04, 05, 12:22:33 AM
It looks like you scared them off!  :-\
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Post by: 2CatMama on Nov 04, 05, 06:29:51 AM
Nah, it was the big creepy bug ForestGal saw that scared the bird.  All the birds and animals up there know Wrightwood is their friend.  They may be afraid of seeing him in his shorts again though...
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Post by: Mikeswave on Nov 04, 05, 10:45:52 AM
What make of camer are you using?
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 04, 05, 11:20:33 AM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 04, 05, 11:53:35 AM
They're back.
One was just inside and another right outside the entrance.
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Post by: kew on Nov 04, 05, 03:43:11 PM
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Post by: Chesslike on Nov 04, 05, 04:28:33 PM
Yes it also has a microphone built in.
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Post by: Mikeswave on Nov 12, 05, 09:58:41 PM
Any birds lately  ???
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Post by: Wrightwood on Nov 12, 05, 10:50:03 PM
None in the bird nest area. I think that won't be until spring if it follows the past pattern.

The acorn woodpeckers are the ones we are watching as they appear ready to do something in the birdhouse with a camera in it.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 11, 06, 04:56:54 PM
Today another woodpecker house with livecam has been added to the system. For the time being the Nature Cam (Residential) rotates between three livecams- Guzzler Cam - Acorn Woodpecker Cam - New Woodpecker Cam.

Hopefully we will get Flickers to move into the new house. The house is the same shape and size as the Acorn Woodpecker House but for now I've got the camera pointing towards the entrance - rather than the bottom of the house. 
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Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 15, 06, 12:23:16 PM
Woodpecker Cam location #2 had it's first curiosity seeker today

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/1stVisitor.jpg)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 20, 06, 08:33:12 AM
New Woodpecker house update:
This morning a flicker found the new house and partially stuck it's head in the opening.
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Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 23, 06, 10:42:50 AM
It didn't take long for a pair of Flicker Woodpeckers to start working on the entrance to the new birdhouse. (The two photos are of different birds)


(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/FlickerCheck1.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/FlickerCheck2.JPG)

Notice the tongue exploring the inside of the house in the next two photos.

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/FlickerTongue1b.JPG)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/FlickerTongue2a.JPG)


The following is a 8 meg movie showing one of the Flickers working on the entrance. Check the wood chips that build up on the bottom of the hole in just a couple of minutes  :thumbs:


http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/Flicker1.wmv

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Post by: Wrightwood on Feb 23, 06, 02:39:09 PM
Northern (Red-shafted) flicker
Identification Tips:
Large woodpecker
Brown cap and nape
Gray face, chin, and throat
Brown back and wings barred with black
Black crescent on upper breast
Beige breast and belly spotted heavily with black
White rump (obvious in flight)
Tail dark above
Tail and underwings are entirely red below, and retricies and primaries have red shafts

Adult male:
Red whisker

http://www.americanbirdguide.com/flicker.shtml
http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/id/htmid/h4130id.html
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Post by: ForestGal on Feb 23, 06, 11:28:25 PM
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Post by: Chesslike on Mar 05, 06, 09:06:15 PM
I noticed the Flicker cam is not on the nature cam rotation. Is there a reason for this and has there been any more activity from them?
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Post by: Wrightwood on Mar 06, 06, 11:17:38 AM
Can't put anything by you Bob. I'm having problems with the main DVR and had to redirect the camera feed to record some of the activity that's been taking place.

The new bird house is the hot property as the Flickers have been working on the opening, Acorns have been going in and out along with a Nuthatch. It's going to be interesting to see who moves in.

The original Woodpecker house is occupied every night by an Acorn and many in and out visits during the day.

Here's some Acorn activity in the new house:

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/AcornNewHouse4.jpg)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/AcornNewHouse2.jpg)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/AcornNewHouse1.jpg)

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/AcornNewHouse3.jpg)
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Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 10, 06, 01:17:36 AM
Both Acorn and Flicker Woodpeckers have been working on the 2nd house. Today was the first day for the Flicker to enter the new house and what follows is worth watching.

3.5 meg wmv move file:

http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/PeckerBattle1.wmv
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Post by: Chesslike on Apr 10, 06, 09:21:54 AM
 :thumbs: :thumbs: From me and two from my bride. :thumbs: :thumbs:

Excellent choice for music!
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Post by: ForestGal on Apr 10, 06, 05:12:10 PM
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Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 15, 06, 11:42:07 AM
Just got word that the BostonBob custom flicker house has activity with some new house guests.

How about some video BB ?
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Post by: Chesslike on Apr 15, 06, 11:52:01 AM
Quote from: Wrightwood on Apr 15, 06, 11:42:07 AM
Just got word that the BostonBob custom flicker house has activity with some new house guests.

How about some video BB ?

Yes and I am so stoked! It is just way cool to see a big, beautiful flicker on a 20" monitor, pecking away, customizing his house.

As for the video, I am going to need some help with that. I will convert the VHS to a DVD later tonight and then I will need help getting it posted.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 15, 06, 11:56:46 AM
We can take care of that  ;)
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Post by: Chesslike on Apr 21, 06, 11:15:52 AM
Okay, now I have proof that the female flicker is around. I had only seen the male go in the house before (it is hard to tell who is who on the video camera inside the flicker house as it is only black and white because of the low light). The male has the bright colored whisker like marks on his face and you can see on these pictures, the female does not. Leave it to the female to come in like gangbusters and rearrange stuff. She has been dumping out the wood shavings big time this morning.

Excuse the quality of the photos as they were taken at an angle through our bedroom window.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/Chesslike/flicker4-21-06005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/Chesslike/flicker4-21-06015.jpg)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Apr 21, 06, 11:19:43 AM
Hey I recognize those chainsaw shavings and I thought cedar shingles were a fire hazard  :D
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Post by: Chesslike on Apr 21, 06, 01:31:37 PM
Here is a picture of the male that I just took. You can clearly see his face markings.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v652/Chesslike/flickermale4-21-06012.jpg)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: ForestGal on Apr 21, 06, 01:59:19 PM
Quote from: BostonBob on Apr 21, 06, 11:15:52 AM
Leave it to the female to come in like gangbusters and rearrange stuff.

 ;D

Seriously, this is so cool!  Looks like you have a resident couple!  Thanks for sharing, and keep us posted....
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Jun 07, 06, 08:14:39 PM
What's the status BB?

Did you get rid of the undesirables?
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Chesslike on Jun 07, 06, 10:47:12 PM
Quote from: Wrightwood on Jun 07, 06, 08:14:39 PM
What's the status BB?

Did you get rid of the undesirables?

Yes they are gone, but the flickers have not been back, even with the new nest location and the suet enticement.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 30, 07, 12:11:54 AM
This time it looks like a bat  :D

(http://www.wrightwoodcalif.com/birdhouse/Bats2.JPG)
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wildman on Oct 30, 07, 07:27:32 AM
Looks more like a Wood Rat to me.  I have a gazillion of them on our property.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Wrightwood on Oct 30, 07, 07:56:50 AM
I hadn't thought about a wood rat.
Now I'm more concerned!
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: Hillbillies on Oct 30, 07, 08:07:40 AM
I am going with wood rat.  :(
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Post by: Nolena on Oct 30, 07, 10:31:12 AM
I'm placing my bet on rat.
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: love_walnuts on Oct 31, 07, 12:59:34 AM
I agree. 2nd picture almost shows his hindquarters  and back legs. Ears are too small to be a bat, although a bat is really nothing more than a rat with wings.
 :blackbat: :blackbat: :blackbat: :blackbat: :blackbat: :blackbat:
Title: Re: New Home - Babies & Big Brother
Post by: love_walnuts on Nov 04, 07, 08:51:06 AM
did you ever determine the true nature of the beast ???