Originally Posted By: Stan
Grandaddy used to bust out in a big grin when I killed a yellowhammer. They are kin to woodpeckers in that they will peck holes in trim boards on the house, etc. He hated them. They probably are protected now .................maybe even owls, too. whistle

SRH

They are a scourge to log homes especially chinked logs. They also travel in small flocks sometimes with Blue Jays. mad I'm with grandad.