How was their grip? I imagine they need some strength (and pointy toes) to climb bark
That’s incredible. Any tips to get the birds more comfortable with you?
As with almost every sentient life form on Earth, and especially birds and mammals: Food. With mammals and some reptiles, petting can also help.
This will earn the friendship of almost any animal on Earth. Or make you their next meal - apex predators are kinda tricky and usually need to be raised from young (then they’ll be cuddly too).
Total layman here. Red-crested woodpecker? It just looks like the little demolition engineers that keep taking an interest in my siding.
Oh my goodness that little sweetie!!
judo… CHOP!