Young Pileated Woodpeckers

DICK "chipncut" CAIN · #1 04-29-2006, 10:42 AM

We have a family of woodpeckers with a nest near our cabin. Once & awhile the youngsters pay us a visit. Sometimes they peck on the log on the picnic table. They're a magnificent bird .
Dick

rick-in-seattle · #2 04-30-2006, 03:09 AM

Dick,
Those are nice pics.
I have only seen one live Pileated Woodpecker, but watched him testing trees for a long time.

I do have several Flickers that enjoy pecking on my second story, I think they are trying to make a nest.

Last year one was caught by a hawk and its mate cried for a week; definately one of the most heart-wrenching things I have ever heard.

Krum · #3 04-30-2006, 04:34 PM

Nice pictures. We have 3 hanging around. You sure know when they show up hearing their calls. Sounds like a monkey in a way. I had one hanging on my suet feeder also. I finally was able to get pictures. I lived here 35 years and last year was the first I have seen them. A real treat.
Krum

Mitchell · #4 04-30-2006, 06:10 PM

Nice photos. I have a pair that drop in every couple of days. They dig on some dead trees that are at the back of our lot and even get into the compost area that I have. I have tried to get some pictures, but spook them off each time.

DICK "chipncut" CAIN · #5 04-30-2006, 06:45 PM

Mitchell,
I have an 10X optical zoom, so it's easier to sneak up on them.
Dick

DICK "chipncut" CAIN · #6 05-01-2006, 10:47 AM

( Quote)I do have several Flickers that enjoy pecking on my second story, I think they are trying to make a nest.
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Hi Rick,
We have some Downy or Hairy Woodpeckers that wake us up quite often. We have an old metal snow flying saucer for a chimney cap, & they think its a drum symbal. You should hear the racket. They also like the cedar shakes on the cabin.
Dick

rick-in-seattle · #7 05-01-2006, 07:25 PM

Dick,
I will definately be replacing some siding and a window screen because my wife won't let me shoot them.

DICK "chipncut" CAIN · #8 05-01-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rick-in-seattle

Dick,
I will definately be replacing some siding and a window screen because my wife won't let me shoot them.

Rick,
Why don't you try feeding them something they like better than siding. Like Grasshoppers.
Dick

Anthony Filetti · #9 05-09-2006, 10:49 AM

Dick,
Those are some amazing photgraphs ya got their, especially since these birds "spook" real easy. Thanks for sharing!

Thor · #10 05-09-2006, 11:21 AM

Great photos. I have one hanging around here too, but haven't gotten a picture of it. It's only drumming on trees and my fence so far.
Thor