I usually see pileated woodpeckers high up in the trees, rarely on the ground. As we were walking along we came across this bird excavating the bark of a fallen tree. It must have been full of insects because he continued on long after we had taken our fill of photographs and moved on.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY 
October 11, 2020 at 5:37 am
I can count on seeing a few of these magnificent birds in Minnesota–when we’re able to be there, which has not happened this year. It’s great to see these through your eyes to remind me. There are no woodpeckers here in New Zealand.
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October 11, 2020 at 9:40 am
I wondered if there were any in NZ. Glad you enjoyed these.
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October 9, 2020 at 11:35 am
Really nice shots! Beautiful!
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October 9, 2020 at 12:44 pm
Thanks very much!
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October 9, 2020 at 1:34 pm
You are welcome!
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October 5, 2020 at 10:04 pm
I would love to see this bird. My son saw one in Kentucky.
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October 6, 2020 at 9:12 am
They are impressive looking and sounding. They have quite the call.
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October 5, 2020 at 6:10 am
Nice work
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October 5, 2020 at 12:47 pm
Thank you.
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October 3, 2020 at 8:20 pm
Beautiful, Belinda, with some very lovely details!
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October 4, 2020 at 9:07 am
Thank you, Pete!
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October 2, 2020 at 9:27 am
Unique shots, Belinda! I’ve never seen one on the ground either.
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October 2, 2020 at 10:42 am
Thanks, Donna!
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October 1, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Excellent captures, Belinda! Such marvelous birds.
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October 2, 2020 at 10:37 am
Thank you, Eliza!
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October 1, 2020 at 2:37 pm
What incredible photos!
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October 1, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Thanks very much!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:30 pm
Beautiful photos, Belinda I love seeing these guys around. We have a few hanging around our area and it’s a treat to see them when they visit.
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October 1, 2020 at 5:26 pm
Thank you, Anneli. Always fun to see them.
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October 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm
Very nice Belinda! Always fun to see woodpecker images😊
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October 1, 2020 at 3:23 pm
Thanks, Reed!
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October 1, 2020 at 12:41 pm
Very cool shots of a very cool bird!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Thank you! Seen on one of the NCC trails.
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October 1, 2020 at 12:08 pm
Two great shots!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Thank you, Greta!
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October 1, 2020 at 11:58 am
What a wonderful sighting! I love that first pose with its head turned so funny to get to the goodies inside. I’ve never seen one of these. Thanks for sharing!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:46 pm
It was pretty unusual to see. Thank you, Deborah!
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October 1, 2020 at 11:09 am
Marvelous!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:44 pm
Thank you!
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October 1, 2020 at 2:09 pm
My pleasure.
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October 1, 2020 at 10:49 am
Great catch. Always fun finding one, better if you can photo them.
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October 1, 2020 at 1:43 pm
Thanks, less of neck stretch this way. 😏.
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October 1, 2020 at 8:25 am
Another wood pecker common in our area. Each spring the young males will find something to drum on to establish how fine they are to the ladies. The louder the drum, the more the ladies want them. Enterprising young males have discovered ways to amplify their drumming. Tin roofs, satellite dish, metal doors and other human made objects are often employed. They start at dawn, in May, when the dawn comes very early. They always remind me of teenagers driving by in heir cars with the music up super loud and revving their engines.
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October 1, 2020 at 9:55 am
A noisy colourful bunch. I’d take them any day!
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October 1, 2020 at 4:32 am
Great shots!
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October 1, 2020 at 8:17 am
Thank you!
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October 1, 2020 at 1:35 am
Unusual and beautiful photographs!
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October 1, 2020 at 8:13 am
Thank you, Anne. I’ve rarely seen these birds foraging on the ground.
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