He's back!
Our pileated woodpecker was right outside my office windows today, knocking at a tree stump. He's large and robust (stouter than the bird in this photo) and determined -- a real joy to watch. I love me wild birds! (Did I ever mention how uneventful my life is?)
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Wow, Tam, that doesn't sound like something you'd be into. Not sure why -- maybe because you seem so cosmopolitan. :)We've always had hairy and downy woodpeckers around here, but that pileated is the first I've seen. I'm glad he's hanging around. The hawks and sandhill cranes are a treat, too, as is the occasional eagle. (Gah, listen to me go on about birds! See? You're not alone. *g*)
Hey, I used to take the kid camping, in a tent, by myself. But I love fancy hotels too, like I'm in right now. :-)
My ex and I used to go birdwatching/hiking a lot. It was fun to see how many birds we could find. Pileated woodpeckers are not that common here, we did see one once in the forest though. It was a highlight. (Okay, my life is not that exciting either. LOL)