Likewise, Jeanne. Thank you!

Exactly! Nature takes care of itself with very little human interference needed. My Uncle built a log cabin and quite often woke to the sound of an industrious woodpecker making himself busy. He was very relaxed about his ” neighbors”. A moose used to peek in through the living room window and a large Grizzley wandered through the property occasionally. Oh, but back to tree fall…yes, many animals use deadwood as their home. If you can, leave it lie!

Your info is never boring. I can picture them burying their long beaks in fruit now. I am enjoying that imagery. 🙂 Thank you!

You’re very welcome! When I saw yellow-bellied sapsucker a bell went off in my head, but before I make a comment I check my facts first. I guess my comments sound kind of dull sometimes when I cite facts and I’m sorry for that. I wanted to add that these birds also eat fruits, berries, nuts, spring flower buds, and they feed on the insects and tree sap near the cambium layer, so they don’t only eat bark!! Thanks Roger!! Carlene**

Thank you for sharing that knowledge! I love learning new bird/nature facts.

As a bird lover I can’t help but believe that Nature takes care of the losses, and converts them into new and imaginative forms. Dead trees serve a purpose and become homes for a myriad of other birds, such as owls, as well as countless animals like squirrels and raccoons. One third of all woodland birds live in the cavities of dead tree trunks. It’s very interesting for me to learn so much about the variety of wild birds that call Washington Square Park their home! Thank you for sharing your keen eye and love of birds Roger_Paw!!**