Woodpecker Nests

We have a nest of chicks in a long needled pine tree about 12 feet off the ground that look like either some kind of woodpecker or woodcocks. Has anyone ever heard of either of these kinds of birds nesting in "regular" nests? the bottom of the nest is lined with horse tail hairs. the eggs (4) were solid white. It appears that the hen is out and about most of the day and the only one caring for the young, but I am not 100% sure about this. We live in West Central Wisconsin. Thanks for your input. I do not have any pictures available right now importunately, but would like to try to get a couple before they leave us.

Comments for Woodpecker Nests

Click here to add your own comments

Apr 19, 2012
 identified!
by: Anonymous

Hi all! Have confirmed that our fledglings were mourning doves, hoping their mama returns for her next brood & enjoying learning more about the wide variety of woodpeckers in the area.

Click here to add your own comments

Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to What Is This Bird?.



Coming Soon

Recent Articles

RSS

  1. Birdwatchers victoria

    Jun 16, 18 08:17 PM

    Fan tailed medium sized Orange breast black fan tail Size feathers have white speckles. Babies are brown variegated and same size. Ground feeders

    Read More

  2. Carol

    Jun 06, 18 05:34 PM

    A baby bird, appeared on my windows ledge beneath a large cherry blossom tree. I thought he was dead, but after tapping him a few times with a branch,

    Read More

  3. Les

    Jun 03, 18 03:59 PM

    I live in NW I Indiana. A pair of these birds has lived near my pond for a few years. They are dark colored with orange feet. They make loud squawks

    Read More