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grounds of the Madeira School in McLean.
Calling loudly, a “log-cock” thrashed around at the end of a branch of a holly tree heavy with red berries that the woodpecker was eating. This particular holly was the territory of a fiercely territorial mockingbird that regarded all berries to be his. Though smaller than the “log-cock,” the mockingbird attacked over and over.
In confusion, the woodpecker lost his grip and fell to the ground, landing at the feet of the dean of students, who was out walking her dog. The dean, an English lady, commented to me afterwards: “The three of us just looked at each other. I think Winky (her pet) was afraid of that big bird.”
Eventually, the pileafpd regained his ruffled dignity and took to the air with the mockingbird in pursuit, leaving the dean and her dog bemused by the encounter. •
At the same time the next afternoon, the woodpecker was again in the holly tree. By staying close to the trunk apd well within the prickly foliage, the pileated was able to feed on berries, safe from the angry mockingbird.
Virginia naturalist Jofin Trott welcomes reader comments and questions care'.of this newspaper: PO. Box $9, Washington, Va., 22747.
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