Provide dead trees or snags when safe and allowed
Leave dead limbs on trees when possible
Install a suet feeder
Offer peanuts, sunflower seeds, or mealworms
Use a platform feeder or hopper feeder
Place feeders near trees or wooded edges
Keep a birdbath or shallow water source available
Plant native trees and shrubs
Preserve mature trees with rough bark
Reduce pesticide use to maintain insect food sources
Avoid excessive yard cleanup in natural areas
Add nesting boxes designed for woodpeckers
Keep feeders clean and stocked regularly
Protect trees from damage and disturbance
Create a quiet, sheltered habitat with cover nearby