Pileated Woodpeckers are big birds with a male, like the one we saw today, measuring close to 20 inches in length.
When feeding they sound like someone shingling a roof and slivers about the size of a finger come away with each peck. Pileated Woodpeckers love ants and the bird we observed was likely searching for them near the ground.
Other birds:
West Don River views:
Today’s group:
MAILBOX
NATURE POETRY
I never knew the earth had so much gold—
The fields run over with it, and this hill
Hoary and old,
Is young with buoyant blooms that flame and thrill. – Louis Untermeyer (1885–1977)
Miles Hearn
Wonderful photos today, Miles – especially of Mr. Pileated!
Excellent post today. Thank you, Miles.
WOW!!! what a sight!!! only once did I see a P.W….first I heard the sound,then I saw that amazing bird,in the woods near Orillia……about 40 years ago,but I will never forget it!!!!
thanks for all the nice posts you chare with us. Rosemarie
The pictures of the Pileated Woodpecker at different angles was spectacular. Beautiful.