At the farthest away corner of our backyard there is a small semi-circle, edged by old logs. In that untended area is a log pile, leftover leaves for mulching and the compost bins. Near winters end, we'd noticed a couple logs beginning to decay and thought to soon replace them.
Not now!
Those who visit Zoolatry know we are avid backyard-bird watchers ... and last Sunday morning we had a rare and exciting treat observing a Pileated Woodpecker enjoying breakfast for nearly a half-hour at those old decaying logs.
The Pileated is among the larger woodpeckers, averaging 15-16" in size. This is a male, as defined by his red mustache (the female has a white one). Though we have seen him from time to time in our tree tops, this was the closest he had come ~ though the photos remain a bit grainy as he was still shot from a distance.
The old decaying logs will stay awhile longer ...
Thankful for all the birds that visit our yard
and enhance our lives with their songs and their beauty!
Thanks fer the picture of the large one. We only get the smaller types here. Not that we ignore them. But the big guys are impressive...
ReplyDeleteThat guy is stunning! We always hear those woodpeckers, but we rarely see them.
ReplyDeleteNow that's really one good looking woodpecker! Thanks for joining the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteWe have never seen a bird like that woodpecker.
ReplyDeleteHe is colorful and big.
Thankful you were able to get his photo.
♥ Astro and Mitzie
Those are such pretty birds. We get them every once in a while around here. Have a super day Ann.
ReplyDeleteWe too love our birds. They visit us every day and we love to watch and listen to them. They make us smile.
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that I found you. You've really helped me with promoting my blog and for that I thank you.
Have a fabulous Thankful Thursday, Ann. Scritches to Dougie and Zoey. ♥
Wow, I wouldn't be replacing those logs either!! I think your photos are gorgeous, my wildlife shots are never that good. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! That's amazing! We see mostly downie and red belly woodpeckers around here.
ReplyDeleteWe see all the holes that Woody leaves on the fallen trees when we're taking our morning walks but we never see him actively pecking.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - I just love that red!
ReplyDeleteThat red color is so vibrant!!! Your photo looks just great to us. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
We hear woodpeckers in our nayborhood, but we've never seen such a big one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty and a wonderful find!!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures ! There is one in our eighborhood but I can never get close enough to take a worthwhile pic !
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