bottomland forests

Answer: What Kind Of Woodpeckers Do We Have In Illinois

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In this piece, I’ll be discussing the subject of “What Kind Of Woodpeckers Do We Have In Illinois?”, and I’ll do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of content. Downy, hairy, red-bellied, and pileated woodpeckers are year-round residents in Illinois. Northern flickers and red-headed woodpeckers are migratory, but … Read more

Why Do Ducks Go In Trees?

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The males attract females with their call and attractive, colorful breeding plumage. After the pair breed, they build a nest in the cavity of a tree. They prefer trees that hang over water or are close to a water source. Do any ducks land in trees? The wood duck is the only North American member … Read more