Dean,

Mary Poss(sp?) told me about a pair near Carlton. Are these the same birds
you refer to?

Scott

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
>
>
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