verb. To quell is to stop or quiet something. An example of quell is to soothe someoneâs anger.
Overview. Black-backed Woodpecker: Small woodpecker with black back, black wings with white spots on flight feathers, barred flanks, white underparts. Head has a conspicuous white cheek mark and yellow crown. Tail is black with white outer tail feathers. Black bill is long and stout. Legs and feet are gray.
Drumming Holes. Many siding types are potential instruments for woodpecker drumming behavior. These include houses with aluminum siding, as well as the trim boards and fascia boards of any wood, brick, and stucco homes.Also attractive to woodpeckers are metal downspouts, gutters, chimneys, and vents.rumming Holes. Many siding types are potential instruments for woodpecker drumming behavior. These include houses with aluminum siding, as well as the trim boards and fascia boards of any wood, brick, and stucco homes.