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Transcript: California Community Declares War On Woodpeckers
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- March 2, 2009
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ROBERT SIEGEL
NPR All Things Considered
03-02-2009
California Community Declares War On Woodpeckers
Host: ROBERT SIEGEL
Time 21:00-22:00 PM
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ROBERT SIEGEL, host:
Woody Woodpecker, the cartoon character, is famous for driving people crazy with his constant pecking. His creators modeled him on the real-life acorn woodpecker for good reason. Just ask the residents of Rossmoor, an upscale retirement community east of San Francisco. For years, they've tried peaceful means to make the pesky birds go away, but now it's war. Matthew Brunwasser reports.
MATTHEW BRUNWASSER: They're eight-inch birds with red-topped heads and are very industrious and persistent, especially when it comes to ...