About RhWR
RhWR engages the public on issues that affect the well being of the RHWO. Best Management Practices for RHWOs will be published soon. RhWR will be distributing them and helping land managers implement them.
RhWR continues to engage in and support research that we began in 2008 at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR) and also other locations. This research includes RHWO nest location and monitoring and other activities.
The RhWR has been publishing “The REDHEAD” since January 2007. The newsletter is archived here. You are encouraged to access the archive and download any copy you would desire. Please let us know how we can improve it.
History
The North American distribution of Red-headed Woodpeckers (RHWO) can be seen here. Dr. Jim Howitz has been studying birds at Cedar Creek Ecosystems Science Reserve (CCESR) since 1975 and gives a brief history of RHWO locations from then until 2012. The Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery’s (RhWR) studies started in 2008 and are reviewed through 2024 in a series of research summaries from 2010 to 2024.
FAQ
What is this Red-headed Woodpecker (RHWO) doing? Ask us! Also ask us about where they can be found in Minnesota. Ask us about when they nest. The Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery (RhWR) has access to many experts of these iconic birds plus over 15 years of experience studying their habitat and behavior. It is part of our mission to educate people to help us save this beautiful bird.
Resources
Further reading for you to pursue. This is not an exhaustive list but is a good sample of the Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery’s research and interests. It contains references to research funded by the RhWR. It will be updated as our Research Committee continues their review of current research.