I finally got a good look at the woodpecker that has done some major excavations on the old cherry tree. And this one is huge. This looks like a female Pileated Woodpecker and she is about 14 inches from crest to end of tail feather. I would eventually have to cut this cherry tree down but as it goes now this bird will take care of that for me – and probably very soon.
She’s a beauty!
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That hairstyle! So handsome.
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Yes, kind of swept back!
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Wow! Totally wow! š
Great pix and awesome bird!
I thought those cuties were only way farther South. I wonder if they’re up by me… off to check…
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We’ve seen these on the tall trees at the creek across the street for many years – just never this close and sitting this still to get a good shot.
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I looked. Supposedly their native range is all around Illinois. Now I’m on the lookout! š¤
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That bird is so stylish!!
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Agreed!
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