Dean,

Sounds like a fine spot. White-headed Woodpeckers are resident all year
though they wander a bit in winter. Red-naped and Williamson's
Sapsuckers migrate out of state for the winter. Lewis' may pull out of
the northernmost sites in winter. Flickers from up north move in to
augment our numbers in winter and the rest are pretty much year-round
residents.

Gene Hunn.

On Fri, 3 Nov 1995, Dean Drugge wrote:

> Near the valley floor between Twisp and Carlton in the Methow Valley a
> WHWP "pair" has been spotted in late Sept. and early Oct.. This is on
> private land held for wildlife habitat and surrounded on three sides by
> national forests. Five of us are placing restrictions on this land, and
> working to restore any areas to native vegetation (after grazing). Also,
> we plan to work with the forest service and neighbors in managing this
> area around our 100 acres.
> Does anyone know of the migration habits of the woodpeckers?
> How many sightings (pairs) have been recorded in the area and the state?
> Any other info. that may be of interest to us?
> We would like to offer this area to birders and other naturalists for
> viewing and enjoying after the winter. We would like to have others help
> us with surveying the land and offer this area as another natural place
> to explore. It is really quite extraordinary and great habitat. I
> will place the information as to the access for this area in spring
> when the wildflowers and birds start to enjoy the land.
>
> -dean
>