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nest in a pileated woodpecker cavity that the big birds had used the previous nesting season. When the “log-cocks” returned and found their cavity occupied by nestling bluebirds, according to Audubon, they despite cries and reiterated attacks of the bluebirds ... took the young, not very gently, as you may imagine, and carried them, away . to some distance. ... the bluebird ' nest was disposed of, the hole cleaned and enlarged, and there they raised a brood.”
Audubon ends the description with, “The nest, it is true, was originally their own.”
Few predators are bold enough to seek a meal of eggs or young of the “log-cock.” The adults are vigorous in protecting the nest and have been know to attack and kill a black snake climbing the nest tree in search of a meal.
Like all woodpeckers, the “log-cock” communicates through both drumming and vocalizations. One early writer described the call as “... A loud cackle, like loud, ringing, derisive laughter.” Most field guides comment “the call resembles that of a flicker.” If the listener is unfamiliar with the sound of the smaller woodpecker, that is not much help.
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