The New Pulse FM
    12:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
  • Apps

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • X

  • TikTok

  • Home
  • Hosts
    • Matt Murphy
    • MJ
    • Kay Tee
  • Contests
    • View All Contests
    • Contest Rules
  • Features
    • Recipes
    • News, Sports and Weather
    • Pet Adoption
    • Daily Comic Strips
    • Crossword Puzzle
    • Sudoku
    • Horoscopes
    • Coupons
    • Advice
    • Slideshows
  • Events
    • Community Events
    • Submit Your Community Event
  • Connect
    • Contact and Directions
    • Become a Pulse Insider!
    • Download the Pulse FM APP
    • Advertise
    • Social Media
      • TikTok
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • YouTube
  • search

Tag Archives: Woodpecker

A woodpecker has invaded a Massachusetts neighborhood. Residents are taking it in stride

A woodpecker has invaded a Massachusetts neighborhood. Residents are taking it in stride

ROCKPORT, Mass. (AP) — During the War of 1812, residents of Rockport, Massachusetts, hurled rocks at British soldiers using their stockings as slings. Today, they’re slinging trash bags and towels over the side mirrors of their cars to protect them from a destructive and determined pileated woodpecker. Over the last few weeks, the bird has broken more than two dozen mirrors and at least one vehicle’s side window. But residents are taking the violence in stride. Resident Ben Favaloro says he and his neighbors are having a good laugh about it, and no one wants to harm the bird. Pamela Hunt, an avian biologist with New Hampshire Audubon, says lots of smaller birds will be aggressive against their own reflections, but pileated woodpeckers don’t usually peck at opponents.… Continue Reading

Recent News

Win Last Minute Jonas Brothers’ Tickets!

Furry Friday: Meet Candy Apple!

Come See Us at the NC State Fair!

Ironweed: The resilient perennial transforming North Carolina landscapes

Furry Friday: Meet Sunflower!

Furry Friday: Meet Lucy!

Furry Friday: Meet Marcy!

One year later, western North Carolina still recovers from Hurricane Helene

Russian sage: Not from Russia, but perfect for NC gardens

Sweet autumn clematis charms, but NC experts say avoid it

  • QDR logo

  • La Ley 101.1FM

Copyright © 2025 WPLW-FM. All Rights Reserved.

View Full Site

  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contest Rules
  • EEO
  • Public Inspection File: WPLW-FM
  • Employment Opportunities
  • FCC Applications
Powered By SoCast