Woody Woodpecker

The Pileated is the largest woodpecker measuring 18 inches in length. These woodpeckers are secretive and retiring birds, seeing them is always an unexpected surprise. We frequently hear their rhythmic drumming echo through the forest.
This one made a visit to our backyard today!!

Thank you for your comments and favs for Rocky's Back from yesterday, they're greatly appreciated.

[Anne Pancella]

Such striking birds. You got a really nice look!

[Call me Joe]

Incredible capture---such a poser:)

[Poppo Livy]

Great shot Kathy. Looks like he was really posing for you

[Diane]

What a spectacular looking bird Kathy, great shot!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

I've seen these birds; they're impressive in size! And can make a rather impressive bunch of racket with their pounding. Love their red head-dress.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Any other time of year I'd take you up on that offer of snow. I love the stuff, honestly. If you've got some in say, early November, I'll take it then!

[Gena Pegg]

OOOOh...I love him, I want a chance at photographer one of these so bad. This is an awesome shot ...just love that red head! FAV...please check out my recent posting (it is actually on my "on 2nd thought album) but it is dedicated to you...thought you might enjoy it.

[Harbie]

They are huge! What a great capture!

[Taffy]

Great capture on this bird!! I'm impressed!

[Ian McGuire]

wow!..these are my nemesis as the one on my property refuses to be photographed….splendid capture…..f

[Creative Fool]

Brilliant capture!

[❀ Lynn]

Great catch! I have only seen one in Lethbridge since we moved here almost 9 years ago...and that was just last year! fav

[Kathie]

Super capture. I tried to photograph one all last summer and was not successful. I'll keep trying. Their calls are so loud and distinct. Fav

[Margaret Obey]

Great catch! It's fabulous.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great close up!

[Dione Giorgio]

Gorgeous shot and bird. Great close up.

[Tracey]

Fabulous capture love this

[Debi 🐩]

Great shot of a handsome bird

[Islandgirl]

@eyesmile Hi Gena this was FANTASTIC! I checked it out and left something for you in return in my Extras album for today (April 5th).
Hope you have a change to check it out.

[Francoise]

Good catch; I have found these birds to be very sppoky and tuned in to fact that someone is trying to take their picture. They are my good luck birds! (saw one the day I found out I was expecting son who turned out to be a red head).

[chanimal]

Wow...you got it. Great detail. Truly a stunning bird

[*lynn]

wonderful timing... what a great capture and beautiful woodpecker!

[Khawbecker]

A wonderful profile. Amazing bird.

[Lois]

Fantastic shot!! Amazing bright red color!

[Anne ❀]

FAV, super details

[Poppo Livy]

I missed this one too. Sensational close up Kathy