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Saving Snags for Red-headed Woodpeckers

Saving Snags for Red-headed Woodpeckers

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Saving Snags for Red-headed Woodpeckers

FromBirdNote Daily

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Length:
2 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Red-headed Woodpeckers excavate cavities in large, dead trees called snags. Yet, over much of the Red-head's range, snags are frequently cut down as unsightly, or because they make good firewood. There are ways we can help the Red-headed Woodpecker -- and many other woodpeckers, too. The key is to leave snags intact. If you must cut down a tree on your property, consider leaving the lower trunk as a snag. It's like a wildlife condominium!In the meantime, consider creating a nestbox for a woodpecker. Find a link to instructions here!More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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