Working On October 27, 2017October 20, 2017 By Mike and Christy A downey Headed Woodpecker checks out their handiwork. Wheat Ridge, CO. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr More Print (Opens in new window) Print Like Loading...
All About Birds says the oldest known banded one was 11 yrs and 11 mo old. LikeLike October 27, 2017 at 12:20 pm Reply
Hi Jim, that is pretty old. Wonder what median lifespan is for these guys. LikeLike November 7, 2017 at 7:01 pm Reply
Thanks Miriam, there were chicks in that nest but we never got a great look at them and the couple of photos we too were blurry to say the least. LikeLiked by 1 person November 7, 2017 at 7:02 pm Reply
nature has no boss 
All About Birds says the oldest known banded one was 11 yrs and 11 mo old.
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Hi Jim, that is pretty old. Wonder what median lifespan is for these guys.
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Knock knock, who’s home? Great pic Mike.
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Thanks Miriam, there were chicks in that nest but we never got a great look at them and the couple of photos we too were blurry to say the least.
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