In a message dated 05/12/2000 1:58:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask]
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> Is there any statistics on what species
>  of woodpecker make holes in wood columns and possilbe geographic
> distribution
>  of incidence? Why do woodpeckers peck holes in columns, as opposed to
trees?
>  Do the columns fake them out with smells of bug rot?

From what I understand, the woodpeckers are attracted to the hollow sound,
which mimics the hollow sound of dead trees, their natural habitat.

Why do I know this? Because my 1976 Shed style house is clad in wood siding,
and woodpeckers love to roost on my bedroom wall and peck at 5:30 AM on
Saturday.

Sign me,
ONECat just ate Woody Woodpecker