tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post7086608938705237965..comments2024-03-28T18:50:23.094-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Pileated WoodpeckerFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45332902535394312442012-09-05T14:09:19.309-05:002012-09-05T14:09:19.309-05:00Is pileated the same as a red-headed woodpecker? ...Is pileated the same as a red-headed woodpecker? Is red-headed just the common name? Thanks for the lesson on them...I love learning all I can about nature. We have great birds here but I can never see them! I even have binoculars but I can't find them in all the trees. Maybe I'm not patient enough but they have some beautiful songs they sing down here and even at night there are whipporwills. I remember them from my childhood so we had them up North. Nowadays with AC on all the time no one hears them at night.Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90280756423856286872012-08-25T16:30:13.515-05:002012-08-25T16:30:13.515-05:00What a handsome fellow! Good job, Chance, keeping...What a handsome fellow! Good job, Chance, keeping the crows away. (Although, I do love crows...a lot!)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-2231373048991154872012-08-20T22:15:54.851-05:002012-08-20T22:15:54.851-05:00when they knock on wood it sounds like a base drum...when they knock on wood it sounds like a base drum... ha haPamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-82873176581487135142012-08-20T19:49:47.008-05:002012-08-20T19:49:47.008-05:00I remember how excited our Minnesota friend, Marga...I remember how excited our Minnesota friend, Margaret, became when she was able to see one of these. I have never seen one in real life but I heard about her every sighting. You were so fortunate to get the great shots.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1395905756126881802012-08-20T19:34:18.374-05:002012-08-20T19:34:18.374-05:00Just beautiful and congratulations on getting a fe...Just beautiful and congratulations on getting a few photos...Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414361079501574872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-51363060804871463592012-08-20T18:07:33.802-05:002012-08-20T18:07:33.802-05:00Cool! Whenever I see this bird in the bird book I...Cool! Whenever I see this bird in the bird book I think it would great to see one, but I never have.Jeannellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506888396193293867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-9253686451055425512012-08-20T17:20:34.177-05:002012-08-20T17:20:34.177-05:00That is just awesome!That is just awesome!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-456260888170105612012-08-20T17:08:07.643-05:002012-08-20T17:08:07.643-05:00'Flyin' under the radar here but oh my gos...'Flyin' under the radar here but oh my gosh...what a wonderful find!!! I've always wanted to spy one in person but have never had the opportunity. 'Hope you were thrilled enough for the both of us.<br /><br />God bless and I pray your enjoyin' your summer! I'll be back when it begins to slow down to some sense of 'normal' 'round here. :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-38919856468738228762012-08-20T16:40:00.146-05:002012-08-20T16:40:00.146-05:00Great capture, Connie. I didn't know about the...Great capture, Connie. I didn't know about the mustache. I once saw one of these at my friends' cabin, was surprised at their size. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17868503522053137182012-08-20T14:17:46.227-05:002012-08-20T14:17:46.227-05:00Wow! I've only seen one of those in my lifeti...Wow! I've only seen one of those in my lifetime! I am sure we have some around here - I hear them, but they never come to the suet. Lucky you ... and great pictures!Connie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000331487489593437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-59659475147310100042012-08-20T11:07:06.201-05:002012-08-20T11:07:06.201-05:00Oh, such great shots! Even the red moustache!Oh, such great shots! Even the red moustache!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7634126438080968042012-08-20T10:27:23.068-05:002012-08-20T10:27:23.068-05:00We have so many crows and ravens here now, that th...We have so many crows and ravens here now, that the magpies have left. I rather like the magpies and I think they are beautiful. <br /><br />Do you make your own suet feeders?<br /><br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com <br />http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com<br />Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6980773887638645832012-08-20T09:01:57.197-05:002012-08-20T09:01:57.197-05:00Connie, great shots of that woodpecker. I remembe...Connie, great shots of that woodpecker. I remember the first time we saw one here, I was so excited I could barely get the camera. And there is no way I can get a good shot of one. They are skittish, and only here for a moment, and then like a flash gone.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-50288033262056935222012-08-20T07:44:46.865-05:002012-08-20T07:44:46.865-05:00My suet feeder only has Downy Woodpeckers, Nuthatc...My suet feeder only has Downy Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, and Chickadees at it. I have seen a Pileated Woodpecker in the yard once last year. Very good picture of himlinda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-37343128152043981662012-08-20T07:32:53.780-05:002012-08-20T07:32:53.780-05:00Lovely photos ! Some of the birds here that migrat...Lovely photos ! Some of the birds here that migrate are eating like crazy now getting ready for their big trip whilst other have already arrived for the cooler weather ! I put the suet out in the winter for them here as they need it more in the really cold temps ! Have a wonderful day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-91973050058712859252012-08-20T07:16:03.625-05:002012-08-20T07:16:03.625-05:00I've seen a Pileated Woodpecker several times ...I've seen a Pileated Woodpecker several times in the woods, but never on my suet feeder. I get plenty of downy woodpeckers and Northern flickers, though! Great shot!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-33302388153945740282012-08-20T07:11:12.806-05:002012-08-20T07:11:12.806-05:00Lucky you! We rarely see these fascinating birds i...Lucky you! We rarely see these fascinating birds in our yard or little woods. It's probably too busy with a very large GSD chasing squirrels about all the time. The Pileateds are quite common in Forestville State Park which is nearby though... :)troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78376764600077890462012-08-20T06:54:16.528-05:002012-08-20T06:54:16.528-05:00We had a Pileated here this spring, I haven't ...We had a Pileated here this spring, I haven't seen or heard him all summer. If Chance needs a crow chasing vacation, send him my way. They are the most annoying bird!!! Great shots of those skittish birds. Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.com