Woodpecker Feeder
by Jim
A Woodpecker Feeder that is really simple and it has been working for some time: 1. I picked up a piece of wood 2 X 4, about 16 inches long. 2. With a drill and a spade bit that is 1 inch wide. 3. Drill a hole on the flat side of the 2 X 4 near the top all the way through. 4. Next, about 6 inches below the first hole drill another hole. 5. Continue on until your last hole is 4 inches from the bottom of the 2x4. 6. I then took the table saw and made straight (well somewhat strait lines) under each hole about a 1/16 inch deep, the width of a blade (jigsaw or skill saw works too). This enables the wild birds to grip the wood easier while they are feeding. 7. On the end of the 2 X 4 put a screw with a hole and tie a rope to it and hang it somewhere. My suet is from Walmart in a round form that slides in there or you can use cheap crunchy peanut butter. This feeder works better than the one I bought. Jim Thank you Jim! I have seen other various versions of this type of feeder. I really like your design. If you are able to take a picture I would love to post it for everyone to see. Many other wild birds will use this Woodpecker Feeder such as Chickadees and Nuthatches.  
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