This young woodpecker was aware of us as she made her way from the tree to the water’s edge. She remained on the ground for a good five minutes having a drink and looking around. I have never been as close to a pileated before or seen one on the ground, it was pretty thrilling.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 
June 7, 2018 at 2:01 pm
These are fantastic! Cheers Anne
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June 7, 2018 at 4:57 pm
Thanks very much!
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June 4, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Fantastic images of this spectacular bird, Belinda. It is very exciting to spot these birds!
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June 4, 2018 at 4:10 pm
Thank you Jane. It really is fun whenever these birds appear in the woods!
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June 4, 2018 at 11:41 am
Fabulous images. Haven’t seen a woodpecker at our spot in ages.
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June 4, 2018 at 4:08 pm
Thank you.
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June 4, 2018 at 9:36 am
Beautiful captures! I’ve only seen a pileated once in my life a couple summers ago!
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June 4, 2018 at 9:39 am
Thank you!
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June 4, 2018 at 6:49 am
Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so lucky ! Amazing photos !
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June 4, 2018 at 9:08 am
Thank you!
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June 3, 2018 at 9:54 pm
Really wonderful shots, Belinda!!
Dwight
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June 3, 2018 at 10:54 pm
Thank you very much!
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June 3, 2018 at 6:18 pm
Great shots of this elusive bird, Belinda. It seems that many young birds haven’t learned to fear humans and let you get closer than adults do. They learn quick, however.
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June 3, 2018 at 9:43 pm
Thank you Eliza. That has been my experience as well and I’m glad they catch on fast.
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June 3, 2018 at 4:51 pm
Wow, what a superb batch of shots! A truly regal creature! Even drinking shots! 🙂
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June 3, 2018 at 9:40 pm
Thank you Tom! They are beautiful birds and what a treat to see under these circumstances.
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June 3, 2018 at 4:35 pm
Such extraordinary birds: how remarkable that you were able to get so close to her!
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June 3, 2018 at 9:39 pm
They are and it was😊
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June 3, 2018 at 2:04 pm
How exciting!! I’ve never seen one at all in person. Your images are gorgeous!
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June 3, 2018 at 9:38 pm
Thanks so much. It was an amazing encounter!
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June 3, 2018 at 1:25 pm
Such a wonderful bird, and you have captured it so beautifully, Belinda!
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June 3, 2018 at 6:53 pm
It is. Thank you Pete!
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June 3, 2018 at 10:42 am
I’m always thrilled when I see one of these in our yard (which happens once in a long while). Great pictures of them!
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June 3, 2018 at 11:09 am
Thanks! Always a pleasure to see them and hear their call.
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June 3, 2018 at 10:17 am
Great photos, and so close up! Well done. 👌🏻💕😎
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June 3, 2018 at 10:22 am
Thank you John😊
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June 3, 2018 at 9:55 am
What a fun experience especially with him right out in the open! Great images, Belinda!
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June 3, 2018 at 10:22 am
It was quite exciting! Thanks Ellen.
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June 3, 2018 at 8:15 am
Definitely thrilling to be so close! Beautiful images, Belinda, he is gorgeous around the blue water.
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June 3, 2018 at 8:27 am
It was! Thank you Donna.
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June 3, 2018 at 7:25 am
Very nice series. I went a long time just trying to find these guys before photographing them.
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June 3, 2018 at 8:09 am
Thank you. It seems to be a good year for them in our woods!
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June 3, 2018 at 6:45 am
What fun! And that first photo is amazing.
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June 3, 2018 at 7:00 am
It was! Thanks Kathy.
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June 3, 2018 at 6:30 am
Wow!!!
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June 3, 2018 at 5:14 am
I like his red ‘cap’!! 🙂
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June 3, 2018 at 6:59 am
It’s pretty striking!
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June 3, 2018 at 1:38 am
What a marvellous ‘capture’ of the woodpecker drinking – most unusual!
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June 3, 2018 at 6:55 am
Thanks very much Anne.
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