JoAnne Captures A Chickadee Nest On Carroll Hill Road

[Henry]

Hi Henry,

I've discovered a chickadee nest on Carroll Hill Rd.
I have seen the bird leave when I am near the mailbox.
I finally got a picture of the chickadee.
The hole is about 4 feet off the ground, about 1 1/2 inch in diameter and about 6-8 inches deep.
There is something in the bottom of the cavity, but I can't get a picture.
This tree is only about 3 steps off the roadway.

JoAnne

[Mike Raburn]

What bored that hole???

[vtoutdoorguymb]

I was wondering the same thing... I don't know that chickadees do that... and it seems to be a strange hole for even a woodpecker... anyone got any idea?

[Dick Brown]

I'm pretty sure that these holes were made by pileated woodpeckers who " hammer " out the holes in search for food, as opposed to the smaller woodpeckers ( Downy, Redheaded, etc. ) who lightly strike a tree when looking for insects or larvae.

[Henry]

Hi Henry,

On the chickadee nest cavity. There is pileated woodpecker damage in the area, and chickadees will hollow out some, also. So says my bird book.

JoAnne

[Mike Raburn]

A bird did that?

Wholly Moly!

[vtoutdoorguymb]

No kidding... for being so dumb it seems that chickadees are also very clever...