That sounds like either a downy wood pecker or a hairy wood pecker (I didn't name them). They drum on wood looking for soft punky wood that might have bugs in it. They do that a lot on cedar sided buildings and buildings with soft particle board siding. If they are taking insulation they may be nesting. Have you tried setting out dryer lint or dried grass so they don't have to attack your cabin for materials?
The bird may continue to drill a few more test holes next to your patch and then move on if there's no food. I have a 25 year old shed that gets a few more 3/16 inch test holes evey few years and that's all. A neighbor's house had squirrels take over a wood pecker hole and the squirrels tore up his attic.
If just one board is soft replace it. A fresh coat of paint or solid color stain will deter the birds if they have other places to hunt.
If the wood is already soft, a BB gun strong enough to kill the bird will also punch holes in the wood. Aim very carefully or just put up with them.
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