It poured here all morning, as I assume it did all over the state, complete with continual rolls of thunder. That kept yard activity to a minimum. Once the rain stopped it was obvious the birds were hungry, particularly the woodpeckers and hummers. I looked out at my suet feeder to see a Red-belly hanging from it with a Downie hanging on the pole waiting his turn. However, as I watched a Flicker swooped down and landed on top of the hanger, and a duel ensued, won, to my surprise, by the RBWO. The Flicker flew to a near-by rock and waited, but as he left, a male Hairy swooped down to take his spot on the hanger, and another duel was won by the RBWO. I also had Hummers at most of my feeders soon after the rain stopped. A few pics at this link: http://picasaweb.google.com/mntncougar/WoodiesAtSuet6909# In case anyone is curious about the suet feeder, I take no credit for it as I saw one set up in a yard recently, possibly someone on the list. However, it is working great for me, and is worth considering if you have problems with Starlings, etc. devouring everything. It is simply a standard suet feeder (from Ocean State) hung by its four corners so it is horizontal. I used wire but string or picture wire would work as well I'm sure. I loosen the suet from the plastic container it comes in but let it slide back in. I then slide the entire container and suet cake into the hanger, open side down. It can only be eaten from the bottom. The birds took to it almost immediately, at least the ones it is intended for. Red-bellys, Flickers, Hairies and Downies use it with no problem, and White-breasted Nuthatches do as well. Starlings, Grackles, etc. gave up almost immediately, and now have to fight with the squirrels for the crumbs that drop to the ground. The Downies had a little trouble with the concept, and the first plastic container was riddled with little holes, but they adjusted. Give it a try, it takes 5 minutes to set it up. Don Morgan Coventry **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221322977x1201367197/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62)