Some of my favorite birds that we've seen at the house are woodpeckers. We've had flocks of Flickers, a Hairy or two, quite a few Red Bellies, a Downy, and this weekend I was thrilled to see the granddaddy of them all a Pileated, right from my own back porch! I knew they were in the woods behind our house because I'd heard them a few times, but never was able to catch a glimpse. But Saturday morning I basically stalked one for the better part of the morning, running outside with my binoculars every time I heard that distinctive call, so much like the infamous Woody Woodpecker himself, whom my kids love by the way. Finally I just decided to stay outside until I spied him and my luck paid off. I was able to get a peek of that distinguishing pointed red head through the trees. What a gorgeous bird. It made my whole day! Now I'm on the look out for a Yellow Bellied Sapsucker. Wish me luck!
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