Thank you for the many response. 99.9% had then down as Northern Flickers. By shape and size, behavior and location, that seems to make the most sense. I guess I just don't see them around as much, sadly, and forgot their characteristic white flash patch. Thank you for the many responses.
By the way, now the Cardinals are eating the grape jelly and even the House Wren checked it out although I didn't see it eat any. Must be some magic in that off-brand, mega-jar of grape jelly I bought at the local Rainbow. Thomas Maiello Spring Lake Park
