Pileated Woodpecker

[Debbie Lynne Chally]

Pileated Woodpecker came around the backyard multiple times today, checking out rotting logs on the ground and sampling several different suet feeders.

 

[squirl033]

wow, this is a great shot, Debbie! i see like this on various forums, and people tell me these guys are around, but i have yet to get close enough to one to even attempt a shot!

 

[Debbie Lynne Chally]

Thank you Rocky,

Prior to yesterday I have only seen a pileated woodpecker in my garden on three other occasions. He was back today- early this morning and multiple times in the afternoon. When he leaves he spends time scaling one of the huge Douglas Firs next door.
I also saw a hawk hanging out on the dome above the suet feeder late this afternoon. First sighting in the garden this winter. Cooper's or Sharp-shinned, latter most likely as it seemed rather small compared to our past visitors.

 

[Bill Anderson]

Prior to yesterday I have only seen a pileated woodpecker in my garden on three other occasions. He was back today- early this morning and multiple times in the afternoon. When he leaves he spends time scaling one of the huge Douglas Firs next door.
I also saw a hawk hanging out on the dome above the suet feeder late this afternoon. First sighting in the garden this winter. Cooper's or Sharp-shinned, latter most likely as it seemed rather small compared to our past visitors.

Great shot, Debbie. You have an amazing variety of birds at your feeders. You need to start a continuous thread titled My Backyard Birds to post up and narrate shots of the various birds which come to your feeders throughout the year.

I am sure our members would love to see the photos of the Townsend warblers visiting your feeder that you showed me last week. All I have been getting at my feeders are the everyday juncos and house finches, which aren't worth photographing.

 

[Debbie Lynne Chally]

Pileated Pair!

Today the Pileated Woodpecker returned and introduced his mate to our garden! I missed capturing the pair together but here are a few of the female.

 

[photographmemories]

The detail is exceptional for the pileated woodpeckers, let us know how they look on print!

Thanks for sharing!



Chad

 

[DeddoArts]

Beautiful shots! I had a pair who frequented my suet feeders at my old house, I miss them. It is great to see yours up close

 

[Terry O]

Beautiful shots, Debbie! You are so fortunate to have these visitors in your yard!

 

[JaniceL]

Great shots. I often see Pilieateds but have yet to capture one up close and personal.