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23 - NF 2 23 - NF 1 After seeing so many great woodpecker photos on Facebook recently (Maryland Birding page), I decided to go on a woodpecker hunt.  I'd seen a number of them before in the winter months along the C&O towpath, so I chose Noland's Ferry at the end of New Design Road for my walk today.  Alas, I saw a few nuthatches and chickadees very high up in the trees, but the woodpeckers were silent and/or just not visible.

23 - NF 3 23 - NF 4 When I arrived, mine was the only car at the parking lot.  I walked north for a while, then back along the road to the railroad bridge, then south along the path for a while.  No woodpeckers.  Noises that I did hear included a helicopter, a train, squirrels rustling in the leaves, a cawing crow, and the wind blowing in the trees.  

23 - NF 5 23 - NF 6 Returning to the parking area, I noted four cars had joined mine.  The canal is a popular walking area, especially for people with dogs.  However, woodpeckers were not choosing Noland's Ferry for their forays today.  I hope for better luck next time.

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