Lightning strikes, wind and time have left their marks on this tree. I imagine it makes the hunt for insects easier for this woodpecker.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
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February 19, 2023 at 9:33 pm
My favorite Woodpecker! Always reminds of Woody. Fortunate to have several of them living in our woods, although a bit startling when you get woken up by their morning chatter. Let’s hope this one didn’t annihilate that tree by itself ha.
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February 20, 2023 at 9:56 am
They can be pretty raucous 😊.
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February 17, 2023 at 9:54 pm
Follow 4 follow 🎆
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February 14, 2023 at 11:37 am
What a great photo.
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February 14, 2023 at 8:49 pm
Thank you.
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February 13, 2023 at 4:50 pm
We actually had a couple appear several years ago as our cherry trees fell into decline (and were eventually removed). Actually didn’t mind them “working away” during their stay. Beautiful photo.
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February 13, 2023 at 9:13 pm
I often hear them before I see them😊. Thanks very much.
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February 13, 2023 at 3:32 pm
Oh wow, what a treat to have such a clear photo of the pileated woodpecker, Belinda. Looks like he or she found a bonanza of ants to feast on. Lucky you to find it! Great photo.
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February 13, 2023 at 7:30 pm
Thanks very much, Jet. I was pretty happy to come across this scene!
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February 13, 2023 at 11:09 am
Awesome photo!!
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February 13, 2023 at 9:11 pm
Thank you!
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February 12, 2023 at 9:44 pm
I really like how you captured the tree and all that splintered surface, and of course the woodpecker.
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February 13, 2023 at 7:27 pm
The trees in this reserve keep standing despite the elements. Gentle giants. Thank you, Ellen.
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February 12, 2023 at 1:28 pm
I imagine that it does make it easier and also more easy for the ants to invade. Nice shot, Belinda!
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February 12, 2023 at 8:32 pm
Thank you, Steve!
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February 12, 2023 at 1:15 pm
Yes, this is the real one. Not like the imposter on my recent post.
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February 12, 2023 at 8:32 pm
No confusion here😊
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February 12, 2023 at 8:53 pm
That’s for sure. Very nice photo.
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February 12, 2023 at 9:22 pm
Thank you.
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February 12, 2023 at 12:15 pm
Such a beautiful woodpecker!
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February 12, 2023 at 8:31 pm
They are!
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February 12, 2023 at 10:55 am
Cool sighting, Belinda! You know I’ve never seen one of these woodpeckers.
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February 12, 2023 at 8:31 pm
Thank you! I hope you get to see one, Deborah. They are marvellous birds with an unusual call.
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February 13, 2023 at 10:55 am
Me too! Fingers crossed. 🤗
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February 12, 2023 at 10:38 am
This is a real winner!
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February 12, 2023 at 8:27 pm
It was fun to come upon. Thank you.
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February 12, 2023 at 10:17 am
Carpenter ants are their favorite food– Yum! 😉
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February 12, 2023 at 8:27 pm
Nutritious I guess 😏
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February 12, 2023 at 5:21 am
A very successful photo dear Belinda I like it very much
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February 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm
Thanks very much.
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