Chickadee Dee Day

I went for a walk on the edge of the Mcleod River where I hadn't been before. I was wondering why this Black capped Chickadee was staying close.

 I found the female a few trees away, finishing off a job that a woodpecker left.

 She was digging and hauling wood out at a steady rate.

 She did pause now and again to keep an eyeball on me.

 I don't know why a woodpecker would start a nest and then leave unless the missus wanted a better view.

 Hey, you with the camera. Yes you. Go harass some other poor creature and let me get on with nesting!