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Pileated Woodpecker at Rock Cut State Park – January 5th, 2008.
Pileated Woodpecker

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  1. The Zen Birdfeeder says:

    Phantastic Photo!

    Posted on: January 11, 2008 @ 10:41 am

  2. Anna says:

    Beautiful capture. This year was my first year to encounter this woodpecker twice. I guess when you get involved in birding (since 2007), birds just appear front of you – and that is what happened to me last year. Very nice blog you have here, Anna :)

    Posted on: January 11, 2008 @ 2:11 pm

  3. Lana says:

    Ooh ooh ooh! I LOVE the pileated woodpeckers!

    Posted on: January 11, 2008 @ 3:36 pm

  4. Wren says:

    What a gorgeous, fantastic photo. and a great bird, too.

    Posted on: January 11, 2008 @ 5:10 pm

  5. mon@rch says:

    I never seem to have my camera ready when they fly over like this! Amazing shot!

    Posted on: January 11, 2008 @ 11:10 pm

  6. Moe says:

    Wow! What a fantastic photo! Well done!

    Posted on: January 12, 2008 @ 12:25 am

  7. Trixie says:

    WOW! That is incredible. I am so glad you captured that and shared it. Thanks!

    Posted on: January 12, 2008 @ 2:52 pm

  8. Karl C. says:

    Congrats on your picture! Very nice shot.

    Posted on: January 13, 2008 @ 11:11 pm

  9. Larry says:

    I’ve never been able to capture a flight phot like that-That angle of the Pileated with outstretched wings is awesome!

    Posted on: January 14, 2008 @ 5:31 pm

  10. The Birdfreak Team says:

    Zen Birdfeeder – Thanks much!!

    Anna – Thank you; every time we find a Pileated it creates a feeling of excitement!!

    Lana – we share that love!!

    Wren – thanks; the PW provided a great opportunity for a photo

    Monarch – sometimes hauling around the camera feels like a burden while birding but it is better than missing the chance!

    Moe – thank you very much!!

    Trixie – thanks; we love sharing (even if it isn’t that great of a shot)

    Karl C. – thanks much!!

    Larry – First time having a Pileated fly directly overhead… it was a great thrill!!

    Posted on: January 15, 2008 @ 7:08 pm

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