[va-richmond-general] Re: woodpecker nest

I looked at the book "Egg Dates for Virginia Birds" and there was a
note about young in the nest on Aug. 11, and another as late as Sept.
10! So its not too late.  The only way I know would be as Bob
suggested and watch for the adults carrying food. If the nest is not
too far up, you might hear the chicks begging.

Paul Bedell

> Mary,
> 
> It is pretty late in the season for that species to have viable eggs
in the nest, so if anything is present, it is likely chicks. After
hatching, red-headed woodpecker chicks remain in the nest about
> 27 days before fledging and could certainly be present at this date.
 Fortunately, if chicks are there, you should see at least one parent
making semi regular trips to the nest to feed them.  Find a
> shady spot and watch the nest closely for a couple of hours during
the day.  If no parent comes, it is unlikely that live chicks are
present.  If an adult visits the nest a couple of times during that
> period, live chicks are likely in there.
> 
> Bob Reilly
> 
>
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