I was on the phone at the time with my sister Dar and I was snapping off these pictures through the window. I was surprised they had even turned out ~ especially through my dirty window!
This next picture ~ it's not the clearest but it really shows how large these birds are. That tree that it's on is about 10 feet away from the deck where the thistle feeder is hanging that the finches are on.
Notice too... all that snow we still have!!!
Until next time ...
So it goes in my neck of the woods.
~mel
Love the wild life pictures you post. What you mean snow, didn't you know it was SPRING!
ReplyDeleteJust so you will know we are 5 miles north of Coosawhatchie, SC. If this posts it will be a miracle and I will call the Pope. The old and new one!!!
This system has been on and off. It has eaten three comments.
Well Praise the Lord. The Pope will declare a miracle I am sure...
ReplyDeleteLove you girl...
We have pileateds here too. Always neat to see and here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous woodpecker. GREAT photos. WE had snow flurries all day today and yesterday. Where is spring?
ReplyDeleteNah your windows aren't dirty too. They sure show a good picture of Mr. Woodpecker.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos! They really are a large bird and it always amazes my how loud their knocking is,
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. We get them once in a while, and they are some huge birds, especially when their wings cast a shadow as they fly overhead.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Mel! I'm shocked they came out so good through the window, dirty, or not.
ReplyDeleteI have a couple that visit too, they love the suet, especially when I get the woodpecker blend. I'm thinking about getting the feeder with the tail support for them.
ReplyDeletethis was worth ending our phone call. The Pileated Woodpecker is still one of my favorite noise-makers. They sure can leave a pile of rotted wood chips under a tree digging for those grubs. Great shots, Mel.
ReplyDeleteBlessya
i love those guys and gals! we have a pair here, and i just love their laughing calls!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos. I can't believe they are through a window. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a Beautiful woodpecker! You should see our's here in Texas compared to Yours...Hahaaaa!
ReplyDeleteStay warm!
hughugs