[tn-bird] Red-headed Woodpeckers

Hello,

Thought someone might like to know, I observed two Red-headed Woodpeckers 
tending a tree cavity.  They were taking turns, with 1 flying away in search of 
food, while the other would stay behind in the cavity.  This alternation 
continued the entire hour I stayed to observe them.  I thought it was some what 
late to be feeding young, but I have yet to find any literature to back that 
up.  I have also read about their behavior of storing food.  I could not 
determine for certain which of the two behaviors I was observing, however, I am 
leaning toward caring for young.  I have only been serious about bird watching 
for about 1.5 years and have not added this one to my annual list until today.  
This is the first time I have observed two together and so active.  The area 
was the Bomantown wetlands (Is the name I call it).  In the wood lot toward the 
back of the property.

Doug Morrison
Johnson City, TN

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