…photos of the hole drilled into the guardian owl’s face by the enterprising downy woodpecker.
Before:
Intact and intimidating!
After:
After, Even Closer:
The owl's proud spirit is unbroken, despite the tiny woodpecker's obvious disdain.
I have also promised you my recipe for Crispy Kale. I picked kale this morning, and after I return from a stint in the office, and my much-anticipated workshop on raising chickens/goats/honeybees, I will head to the kitchen with husband-in-tow (he’s a better photographer than I), to deliver on that earlier promise!
WORDS FROM OTHERS
Did You Know?
• Legend has it the red patch on the head of the male bird inspired legends with many Native America Tribes across the United States, from being a fire detective to bearer of a warrior’s badge or courage. This small bird has been a symbol of bravery and hard work.
• Special feathers around their nostrils keep them from breathing in wood chips.
• Their brain is protected from shock by a pad of spongy elastic material between their bill and their skull.
• Woodpeckers may hammer on a tree as much as 100 times a minute.
— Washington NatureMapping Program, NatureMapping Animal Facts for Kids, “Downy Woodpecker”
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