Red-Headed Woodpecker Impossible to Ignore

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Bird watching is, by and large, an older person's activity. Attempting to interest younger people in birding is often frustrating.

For those used to instant gratification and possessed of microsecond attention spans, the patient pursuit of some perfectly camouflaged brown wisp of feathers high overhead is a complete non- starter. It usually takes some large or particularly conspicuous species to catch and hold their attention.

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Red-Headed Woodpecker Impossible to Ignore

Bold, noisy and aggressive, the red-headed woodpecker makes its presence known to even the most unobservant woodland visitor.

Unusual for woodpeckers, males and fe...

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