Little Pecker

I have a update today, May 11, 2010 Over the weekend I observed that the woodpecker is spending almost all of the time in the tree. She looks out from time to time with her little head just poking out of the hole. I am confident that there are little woodpecker eggs in there and she is keeping them warm until they hatch. Frankly I am anxious and excited and will try to get pictures of the babes when they finally appear.
As a side note I must tell you that I needed to shoot at two squirrels that were attempting to get into the hole. I didn't kill them only frightened them.
I know it is a natural thing that happens in the bigger picture that the squirrels might get and kill the babies but I have appointed myself as their protector (when I am around). I would hate to see anything happen to any of the little red headed wood peckers.

I noticed that last Sunday a little red headed woodpecker was working on a dead tree on the land behind our home. The tree is about 50 yards from our house and I used a telephoto camera lens to get these shots. He was busy pecking out a little hole as you can see.
El domingo pasado note la cabecita roja de un apjarito carpintero trabajando en el arbol muerto que esta detras de nuestra propiedad. El arbol esta como a 50 pies de nuestar casa y use un telefoto para tomar estas fotos. El estaba ocupado picando un hoyo chiquito como pueden ver.

It is not finished yet but today April 30, after six days of working he has reached the point where he can slip into the hole and almost completely disappear. He is so darn cute.
Aun no lo ha terminado hoy 30 de abril, despues de trabajar por seis dias casi puede desaparecer en el hoyito. Es muy chistoso.

I am amazed at his tenacity, he just keeps pecking away all day every day. The squirrels came and frightened him away once that I know of but he continues to show up and peck away. Even in the rain and hail we have had recently he continues to work on the hole. He gets inside the hole and they when re-appears outside he tosses the chips in his mouth aside. There are some on a slight ledge of bark directly below where his hole is.
If you look close you can see it.
Es muy tenaz, continua picoteando todo el dia. Las ardillas lo espanantan pero el regresa y continua trabajando. Aunque llueva o granice el sigue trabajando. El pone pedazos de madera con su pico.

How exciting this is, I am not sure but I have really liked watching the little fellow and so I am including these pictures for you to see as well.
me gusta ver a este chiquito y por eso pongo estas fotos para que ustedes vean tambien.

I hope you enjoy seeing them.
I have more pictures which I will add to this Blog, perhaps tomorrow!
Espero que les gusten.
Agregare mas fotos despues.

Stay tuned to the blog, I will watch for any activity which might present itself. Who knows, maybe, just maybe there will be little red headed woodpeckers poking their little pecker heads out of the hole in the tree.
Mantenganse conectados, estare al pendiente de cualquier actividad que se presente. Quien sabe, tal vez habra cabecitas rojas asomandose por el hoyo del arbol.

If they do I will take a picture and put it in the Blog for all of you to see.
Si eso pasa sacare fotos y las pondre en el blog.

Isn't this cute!
Es muy simpatico!

Our Trip To Xalapa March Spring Break

We have just returned from a trip to Xalapa, and Veracruz Mexico. We saw most of Rosy's family, one sister Elisa is in Merida and that is far south of where we were. Unfortunately Rosy was very sick for the entire time we were there. In addition to that the weather from Oregon followed us so we had rain and cold days every day we were trying to get some sun. Our visit to Veracruz was miserable heavy wind and rain.
We did spend a little time with Diego so that made things fun. Thanks Diego!
Vimos a casi toda la familia se Rosy pues Elisa una de las hermanas vive en Merida ciudad mas al sureste de donde estuvimos. Desafortunadamente Rosy estuvo enferma todo el tiempo que estuvimos ahi. Ademas, el clima de Oregon nos persiguio pues tuvimos lluvia y frio todos los dias y nosotros queriamos tener algo de sol. Nuestra visita a Veracruz fue miserable de lluvia y norte. Pasamos muy poco tiempo con Diego pero eso hizo que todo fuera mas divertido. Gracias Diego!

Here we are at Rosy's Mothers front door.
Aqui esta la puerta de entrada de la casa de la mama de Rosy.

Although sick Rosy tried to get a little sun even though it lasted only about 30 minutes.
Aunque Rosy estaba enferma trato de tomar algo de sol aunque solo duro 30 minutos,

You can see the street in front of Rosy's mom's house isn't exactly busy. I could stand in middle of the road and not be hit by a car.
Pueden ver que la calle del frente de la casa de la mama de Rosy no esta muy transitada. Me podria haber parado en medio de la calle y no ser golpeado por un coche.

Here is Rosy and her Mother Bertha hoping for sun!
Aqui estan Rosy y su mama Bertha esperando a que saliera el sol

Elsa's dog and yes, he understands Spanish, Something I don't.
El perro de Elsa, y si, entiende Espanol, algo que yo no.

These are the ten eggs Bertha's little birds have laid. I will let you know when a tiny little baby arrives.
Aqui estan los diez huevitos que pusieron los pajaritos de Bertha. Les avisare cuando un bebe nazca.

Shopping for fresh fish!
En busca de pescado fresco!

Shopping for a "dancing Dress"
Comprando "vestidos de baile"

Shopping for pastries!!!
Comprando reposteria!!!

Three sisters, Bertha, Rosy, Elsa
Tres hermanas, Bertha, Rosy, Elsa

Two sisters and me!
Dos hermanas y yo!

I just liked this darn thing.
Nadamas me gusta esta cosa.

Diego and Rosy in Veracruz.
Diego y Rosy en Vearacruz.

More of Rosy and Diego.
Mas de Rosy y Diego.

Diego and me.
Diego y yo.

Juan (jr) Bertha and me
Juanito, Bertha y yo.

Meche and the new addition, Paolo. (Grandson)
Meche y la nueva adicion, Paolo. (nieto)

Bertha and Paolo.
Bertha y Paolo.

We stopped to take a photo shot at a corner showing a statue made for the Mexican Electric Company. Also to get some cough medicine for Rosy.
Paramos a tomar una foto en la esquina con una estatua hecha por la CFE. Tambien fuimos a comprar una medicina para Rosy, bueno Bertha la compro.

We visited with an old college friend of Rosy's. Her name is Lulu. She fixed a very nice dinner for us. Thanks Lulu.
Visitamos a una amiga de Rosy del colegio. Se llama Lulu. Ella hizo una bonita comida para nosotros. Gracias Lulu.

Elsa and family were the best, she cooked an excellent meal.
Elsa y su familia fueron los mejores, ella cocino una comida exelente.

Rosy's brother Jaun was able to stop by and I believe it to be one of the best things for Rosy. We didn't expect to see him.
El hermano de Rosy pudo hacer parada y creo que esto fue uno de los mejores momentos para Rosy. No esperabamos verlo.

Siblings.
Hermanos.

Elsa, Bertha (mom) me (old guy) and Juan.

Elsa, Bertha (mama) yo (viejito) y Juan.

These guys really know how to party!

Marianna, Monchine and Roman.

Party Animals. Come on get with it!

Estos de verdad saben hacer fiesta!

Getting ready for dinner.

Preparandose para la cena.

Ramon is trained to open the wine. A job he did displaying a talent admired by the wine drinkers in the crowd.

Ramon esta tratando de habrir el vino. Un trabajo que fue admirado por todos los bebedores de vino en la aglomeracion.

Smelling the cork.
Oliendo el vino.

A excellent bottle of wine, Just ask Mom!
Una botella exelente de vino, solo preguntale a Mama!

After dinner Monchine took me on a tour of the "gallos" Fighting Chickens. Some were beautiful. I have never seen one of the fights but I did learn a lot and admire the dedication shown to the guys and how they train and condition the roosters.
Despues de la comida Monchin me dio un tour para ver los gallos de pelea.

Algunos eran preciosos. Nunca he visto una pelea, pero aprendi mucho y admiro la dedicacion que demuestran estos hombres y como entrenan y condicionan a los gallos.

Tough Guys!
Muy bravos!

Beautiful Bird.
Pajaro Hermoso.

We're headed back to the house after the tour.
Regresamos a la casa despues de una hora.

This dog not only understands Spanish but......
Este perro no solo entiende Espanol sino.....

He also can climb a wall???
tambien se salta las bardas???

He didn't get over the top but maybe just maybe someday who knows.
No alcanso llegar arriba pero a lo mejor a lo mejor algun lo logre no sabemos.

Quite the little guy.
Animalito peculiar.

Ricardo, (Friend of Monchine) Jose (Fighting Rooster caretaker) me and Mouchine enjoying some wine and telling tall tales. You know like guys do!
Ricardo, (amigo de Monchin) Jose (el cuidador de los gallos) yo y Monchin disfrutando del vino y contando historias. Tu sabes como los cuates lo hacen!

Finally we visited Rosy's Aunt Elia.

The end of our trip. We came home the next day.

Finalmente fuimos a visitar a Elia lade Rosy. Este fue el fin de nuestro viaje. Regresamos al dia siguiente.

Oh Yes, We went to the mall! Yes Shopping, what would a trip be without shopping.
Oh Si, Fuimos al mall! Si, de compras, que seria un viaje sin ir de compras.