Researchers from Idaho University have been using a satellite-borne laser to predict areas where North American pileated woodpeckers may be living.
It seems that the woodpeckers, the sort with tall red crests, are very selective about where they decide to live and are usually found in high-density forests. The scientists’ work has enabled maps to be drawn up of the areas favoured by the noisy birds. One of the scientists explained that the woodpeckers make cavities which are then used by other species for nesting and roosting.
It is interesting work but if these woodpeckers like high density forests, I wonder if our own species have similar tastes.
And if that is the case, why are the managers of our local reserve, cutting down so many trees in what they say is an exercise in coppicing?\.
It seems that the woodpeckers, the sort with tall red crests, are very selective about where they decide to live and are usually found in high-density forests. The scientists’ work has enabled maps to be drawn up of the areas favoured by the noisy birds. One of the scientists explained that the woodpeckers make cavities which are then used by other species for nesting and roosting.
It is interesting work but if these woodpeckers like high density forests, I wonder if our own species have similar tastes.
And if that is the case, why are the managers of our local reserve, cutting down so many trees in what they say is an exercise in coppicing?\.
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