I heard the pileated woodpecker before I saw it. As we got closer, several people were gathered close to the tree the bird was excavating.If you look closely you can just see its tongue darting into the hole it had drilled to retrieve its meal.
I have not been so lucky in finding one to photograph. Birder friends I have gone walking with say they hear them but the birds seem to disappear into the heather. Someday, I am hopeful. Nice image.
August 12, 2023 at 9:31 pm
These birds are so neat !!! 🙂 great shot
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August 13, 2023 at 9:44 am
Thanks very much!
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August 16, 2023 at 11:19 pm
You’re welcome 🤗
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August 10, 2023 at 1:33 pm
I am STILL trying to get a photo of one of these!
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August 10, 2023 at 4:50 pm
We see a few each year in a nearby woods. Good luck 😊
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August 8, 2023 at 10:55 pm
I have not been so lucky in finding one to photograph. Birder friends I have gone walking with say they hear them but the birds seem to disappear into the heather. Someday, I am hopeful. Nice image.
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August 9, 2023 at 7:41 am
I hope you get to see one. Thank you.
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August 8, 2023 at 10:06 pm
Great shot! I love hearing these guys! I have one that frequents the woods behind my house, I always say, “Hey, Woody” when I hear him. 😊
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August 9, 2023 at 7:40 am
Thank you! It’s always nice to catch sight of them.
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August 8, 2023 at 7:07 pm
Great catch 👍😊
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August 9, 2023 at 7:38 am
Thank you!
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August 8, 2023 at 3:57 pm
Great catch, Belinda!
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August 8, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Thank you, Eliza!
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August 8, 2023 at 11:33 am
Excellent sighting and image, Beliinda!
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August 8, 2023 at 4:26 pm
Thank you, Deborah! I love these big birds 😊
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August 8, 2023 at 5:49 pm
Me too, but I’ve never seen one of these…yet.
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August 8, 2023 at 6:08 pm
I hope you do!
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August 8, 2023 at 8:09 am
Great one !!
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August 8, 2023 at 8:38 am
Thanks, Ted! They’re great to photograph as they stay put for a long while.
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August 8, 2023 at 4:11 am
Very cool.
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August 8, 2023 at 8:37 am
Thank you.
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August 8, 2023 at 3:39 am
Great shot of this huge woodpecker, Belinda!
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August 8, 2023 at 8:37 am
Thank you, Steve 😊
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August 8, 2023 at 2:17 am
What a fantastic capture! Great photo.
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August 8, 2023 at 8:36 am
Thank you, Lynette!
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August 8, 2023 at 1:43 am
Good one, Belinda!
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August 8, 2023 at 8:35 am
Thanks, Anneli!
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August 8, 2023 at 1:21 am
An amazing and beautiful photo, Belinda! Have you ever wondered if these birds get a major headache from pecking?
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August 8, 2023 at 8:34 am
Thank you, John! Their brains are well protected in their skulls which cuts down on injuries😊
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August 8, 2023 at 11:37 am
They must be very well protected, ouch! 😂
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August 8, 2023 at 1:07 am
I marvel at your photographs of woodpeckers. This one is excellent!
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August 8, 2023 at 8:27 am
Thanks very much, Anne!
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