Red Headed Woodpeckers These striking woodpeckers are fierce defenders of their territories: the Cherokee even used them as a symbol for their god of war. They like these smooth barkless trees, where they are excavating holes for nests. Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Twitter Opens in a new window Facebook Opens in a new window Pinterest Opens in a new window LinkedIn Opens in a new window Reddit You Might Also Like Sanderlings are the tiny birds that seem to race the waves December 11, 2020 Eagle Nest Updates 9 and 10: The Eaglets Can Fly! April 26, 2021 Bald Eagle Updates: Two Eaglets hatch starting February 2 February 7, 2021