Jean and All--I have heard calling and seen several red-bellieds at the
Buckner Preserve (TNC) in West Haven.  Walk the dirt road along the Poultney
River and you should be able to find them there in May and June--along with
many Baltimore Orioles, blue-gray gnatcatcher and other treats.

Angele Brill 
Poultney, VT

-----Original Message-----
From: Vermont Birds [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jean Harrison
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 3:58 PM
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Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] woodpecker query

Dear Vermont birders,
    I haven't seen a red-bellied woodpecker for decades and would like to 
see one again.  I have been reading the reports and wonder if they are found

in Vermont in the summer too.  Sibley's just has Vermont marked as "rare". 
I live in California most of the year and am in Vermont mid-May to 
mid-October or less.  Do I have a chance of seeing a red-bellied?
    Thanks for any info or wishes of good luck,
            Jean Harrison