by simpleDesigns | Nov 11, 2011 | Birding
A male Pileated Woodpecker in our backyard. “Nearly as large as a crow, the Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in most of North America. Its loud ringing calls and huge, rectangular excavations in dead trees announce its presence in forests across the...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 5, 2009 | Birding
Friday, the male Pileated Woodpecker stopped by to eat and this was the 1st time we had seen him since 12-15-08. Saturday, we had our first sighting of all 3 Pileated Woodpeckers ever. A large male and 2 females (1 a bit smaller) were in and out of the back yard for...
by simpleDesigns | Dec 7, 2008 | Birding
Every day is special, but today feels even more so. We woke to a light snow and a backyard full of birds. They seem to know when to bulk up for the cold and extra snow arriving. Special today was the arrival and first view of the male Pileated Woodpecker this...
by simpleDesigns | Dec 14, 2007 | Birding
The male Pileated finally showed up this morning. He spent a few minutes playing in the yard, then pushed the female away from a hole she was working on before flying off. She went back to the hole for a few more minutes and then left. Great fun to finally see the...
