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woodpeckers and flying squirrels



We've had a male Red-bellied Woodpecker roosting in our bluebird box for
most of the winter.  On Sunday, we watched him evict our flying squirrels
who have been nesting in another bird house in our backyard.  What would be
his motivation for doing this?  Are flying squirrels nest predators and he's
anticipating nesting in our bluebird box?  Any insight would be appreciated.

Cindy Hinnant
Apex, NC
shaz@mindspring.com