BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

PILEATED WOODPECKER

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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.

32 thoughts on “PILEATED WOODPECKER

  1. BrittnyLee's avatar

    These birds are so neat !!! 🙂 great shot

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  2. imagesbytdashfield's avatar

    I am STILL trying to get a photo of one of these!

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  3. jerrymennenga's avatar

    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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  4. Bay Photos By Donna's avatar

    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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  5. Eliza Waters's avatar

    Great catch, Belinda!

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  6. circadianreflections's avatar

    Excellent sighting and image, Beliinda!

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  7. Steve Gingold's avatar

    Great shot of this huge woodpecker, Belinda!

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  8. Lynette d'Arty-Cross's avatar

    What a fantastic capture! Great photo.

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  9. John's avatar

    An amazing and beautiful photo, Belinda! Have you ever wondered if these birds get a major headache from pecking?

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  10. Anne's avatar

    I marvel at your photographs of woodpeckers. This one is excellent!

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