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[Editor’s note: This is the second half of a report on spring behavior of local bird species.]
Tapping and drumming are used by woodpeckers to communicate amorous intent. To human ears these rhythmic tappings sound the same; to a female Downy Woodpecker, a male’s tapping is distinct and aimed directly at her. The same tapped message warns other males to stay away.
On occasion, I hear of a male woodpecker that has discovered the extra volume and resonance to be gained by drumming on gutters and rain spouts. The female woodpecker, the focus of the metal tapping, will perceive this as very special indeed. The owner of the rain spout may have a very different view, particularly if he or she is jolted awake by the sound at dawn.
It becomes clear that much display and considerable sound go into establishing a strong pair bond to see the birds through weeks of intricately timed and distinct stages of reproduction which is, after all the goal of life for all birds.
The cycle of reproduction consists of a distinct sequence of events, each setting the stage for the one to follow. After a site i$ selected within a song-declared terri
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