I heard this pileated woodpecker banging on the fallen log long before I saw him. He was right on the ground next to the parking lot at Chesnut Park. I sat down on the ground and watched him for a while. A few people passed by and he just glanced up and then kept on banging.That red stripe below the beak indicates that he’s a guy. He stayed busy for about 15 minutes. I finally got up and left him still going at it. He didn’t seem to be eating bugs under the bark. Later I stopped by there on my way out of the park and he was gone.
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Nice shots of the fellow. I wonder if woodpeckers ever feels sore after a long bout of pecking.
Wonderful photos and what a treat to get video clips as well. I’m from New Zealand so never see anything like this!
What great shots of the pileated woodpecker – and videos as well. We get several different types of woodpeckers often at our feeders but rarely see this fellow. A real treat!
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Beautiful! Wonderful!
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Oh how wonderfully beautiful! Love your photos and videos!
I still haven’t been able to get a pileated woodpecker pic. You got some great shots and I loved the videos.
Nice to meet you again at WednesdayAroundTheWorld… great captures! I love the woodpeaker.