Finally, just before New Year's, a pileated woodpecker was knocking himself out on a tree across the street. I've seen the woodpecker periodically over the years. The instructor will be Sandra Janiga, who has had an extensive background in avian research with Cornell University. Ms. Janiga has given clinics to the Audubon Society in the past. Call 438-1063 for information.
Woodpeckers love it.
String peanuts in the shell and hang from a tree branch - blue jays will love this treat. And it's fun to watch them balance on a string to eat. Keep feeders filled at least halfway. Hungry birds at empty feeders may be so eager for seed that they lodge themselves into positions that endanger them. Multi-station hanging feeders seem to cause the most problems, so keep them filled.