I posted this information to OBOL in Oregon on June 27, 2010.

In Tygh Valley (Wasco county, Oregon), several adult Lewis
Woodpeckers were feeding noisy youngsters. There are nests in two different oak
trees about 100 feet apart. The nest's entrance hole is on the backside of
each tree. The two adults feeding the nest to the east were feeding those
youngsters only insects, while the single adult was feeding the nest to the
west, with a 50/50 mixture of insects and fresh, shiny!! red!! cherries!
Most of the insects I saw them catch were carpenter ants.
The cherry picker bird brings the fruit to a level fork on a
branch, breaks the fruit into two pieces, then takes them to the nest, one piece
at a time. Also takes the pit to the nest.
This spot is easy to see and photograph the birds, bugs, and the
approach limbs to the nests.
This is located in central Tygh Valley, just a few blocks from
center town on the Fairgrounds road. This group of White Oak trees is just
across from the fire station where the red PFD firetruck is parked. This is a
large pullout, and gives excellent views of all the action, especially in
the afternoon when the sun shines low into the grove of trees.
As I left town, I wandered upslope from the nest trees to find the
cherry tree. I saw a barn owl, going from building to yard to building
followed by a gang of scolding birds: Robins, Western Kingbirds, and Scrub
Jays. Oriole were chiming in too. I found the enormous loaded cherry tree at
St. Charles Street and 2nd St.
Barbara Fox in Welches, Oregon
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Update: July 4, 2010
The nest to the west has one youngster who is now out of the nest but
perching nearby. The single adult is bring lots of cherries to feed it,
still breaking each cherry in smaller pieces.
The nest to the east has two adults still bringing insects, but no
cherries. There are at least two youngsters who are still in the nest.
While I was watching (and photographing), one youngster came out of the upper
hole above the nest hole, and hopped around on a nearby branch. Seems they
are ready to be out in the world any day.

I drove up to the cherry tree. It is still very loaded with
cherries. Huge flocks of starlings are swarming the tree. I saw 7 different Lewis
Woodpeckers flying off in three different directions with the bright shiny
fruit in their beaks!
Barbara Fox