Pileated Woodpecker

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Not sure if anyone knows what these beautiful birds are, but wanted to share a video I was really proud to finally get. I've been trying to get photos/videos of a Pileated Woodpecker for awhile and finally got the chance to film this male clinging to the side of a tree and looking around. Such beautiful birds- saw Eastern Phoebes, Downy Woodpeckers, Northern Flicker, and Carolina Wren's in that same short span of time. Didn't know if any fellow bird enthusiasts would be interested to see this fella up close.

 

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So glad folks are enjoying it. I usually can't ever catch them sitting still like this for photos let alone a video. It was a blessing to see him and his two friends come up to the trees surrounding. Didn't get much into birding until this past year- the first time I had ever seen bright red Tanagers and was so amazed because I didn't know they were around here. Made it a goal to identify the birds we saw, in particular favoriting these Pileated Woodpeckers, Summer Tanagers, and the Indigo Bunting (still have yet to photograph this one).
 

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Congratulations on that camera work, HomesteaderWife. You did good!

Your goals bring a twinge of jealousy here! Buntings? Maybe I can travel and be so fortunate.

Even the Western Tanager may take some work. And, the Pileated Woodpecker, I see so infrequently it's a surreal experience the very few times I have!

Steve
 

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Well, why not share some more birding photos from our area? Really got into taking photographs and documenting the different species last year.

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Female Northern Cardinal with an insect in her beak

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Only shot (blurry) I've managed of an Indigo Bunting

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Male Scarlet Tanager


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Mourning Dove

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Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird

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Eatern Towhee singing in a Pine tree

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Male Summer Tanager

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Hermit Thrush I believe
 

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