Woodpecker’s Nest

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This female Red-Bellied...

...is more than ready for her turn out of the house.

"Where is he?!" she seems to be saying.

Her mate finally shows up, and in a practiced move, lands on the dock piling where they've built their nest.

...she's already halfway out the front door...

...and on her way....

...in a flash.

The male Red-bellied checks out the house...

...and crawls inside where we assume hungry chicks are waiting.

Then it's his turn to wait. (The red feathers fall just above the eyes, signaling he's the male.)

He's gone as soon as she appears...

...and off he flies to gather more food.

She disappears for a time, most likely tending to her chicks. And then she peeks out again. Now where did he go?