It’s the first day of spring and while you’re outside enjoying the sounds of nature, one sound might be overpowering this time of year: the knock of woodpeckers. Spring is the height of woodpecker ...

Recent cold temperatures and a few snowfalls have let us know again that we are still immersed in winter. The frozen ground goes deep enough to cause water and septic problems for many Northlanders.

I have heard the rapid-fire rapping of woodpeckers pecking on telephone poles and vent pipes during my neighborhood walks recently. It’s a sure sign that spring is here, even if snow is still falling.

Spring can seem a long way off, until you spot a phoebe and see wrens gathering nest material. Learn more spring bird moments ...

Songbirds fill the air with wondrous melodies, while woodpeckers fill the air with rhythmic drumbeats. A woodpecker’s drumming is like a songbird’s singing, and both sounds are essential to springtime ...

As spring progresses, you may hear that ever-familiar sound: peck, peck, peck. While fun for bird watchers, woodpeckers can quickly become a nuisance when their beak’s target is the side of your home.

Is it me, or are woodpeckers noisier this year? Their rapid staccato sound is a sure sign of early spring, as woodpeckers tunnel their beaks into tree bark. But the rat-a-tat seems more constant this ...

Not many gardeners realise that woodpeckers are really useful to have in your garden, and there is a really easy way to get them to flock to a birdfeeder.

The red-bellied woodpecker, seen in this file photo, is a common species found in Wichita in the spring. Mark Nale For the CDT It’s the first day of spring and while you’re outside enjoying the sounds ...