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Belt and braces

Not even the most determined woodpecker was going to get to this colony!

Keep off Woody

Keep off Woody

I took this photo on the 4th of January and I’m pleased to say that the hive remained untroubled by woodpeckers throughout the winter.

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This entry was posted in Beekeeping, Woodpeckers on March 31, 2015 by David.

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