[wisb] Re: Strategies for finding BBWO's
- From: "Daryl Christensen" <daryl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Wisbird" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:49:34 -0500
When I birded the Simm's Lake Bog and other areas for Black-backed Woodpeckers
of the years, my plan went as such:
1. In a large area such as the German Lake Burn, I would drive slowly, looking
for trees that were obviously "flaked" (bark removed by woodpeckers). Caution:
Hairy Woodpeckers to this as well - which brings me to my 2nd point:
2. Look for Hairy Woodpeckers. Whenever I've found BBWO's at a burn site, Hairy
Woodpeckers were with them.
3. Once I find an area that has "flaking" I scan it closely with binoculars for
any signs of chips falling to the ground - a good indication that a BBWO is
working on a tree.
4. Yes, as Steve mentioned, listen for the bugs chewing. It is a good sign that
food is available and BBWO's might be in the area.
5. Play a tape. They respond quite readily to a BBWO tape or even a Hairy
Woodpecker tape.
Good luck,
-Daryl Christensen
Marquette co.
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