Bird Watching: Pileated Woodpecker - Deja Vu, 1 by linthicum

linthicum wrote:
As promised in an earlier topic, I am re-introducing some of my Pileated Woodpecker photos taken over the last three (3) years. Especially since we now have a thread specifically for bird enthusiasts as well as Dave's Garden having quite a few new subscribers.

I was blessed with the extraordinary opportunity to photograph them up close .... all within a hundred yards of my residence. It all started one day when I heard what sounded like something flapping its wings in our kitchen. I quickly looked out and there he was (outside) looking into the bay window. That began what has turned out to be my continuing addiction to the challenge of photographing the majestic Pileated Woodpecker. Generally, I have had a window of opportunity between March and June which coincides with their nesting and mating season. Hope you enjoy !!!

Photo #1 ....