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June 23, 2006

Friday Feathers

I previously wrote about the Pileated Woodpecker back in April and March. It's a a large North American woodpecker having black and white plumage and a bright red crest. The common name comes from the Latin pileatus, which means "wearing a cap," referring to its crest. It's a relatively shy bird that prefers large tracts of woodland, and it drums on hollow branches, chimneys, etc. to announce its territory. In reading more about what I refer to as the "PWP," this woodpecker is known to excavate oval holes up to several feet long in tree trucks, looking for insects to eat.

This is a photo of the offspring now living in the tree I photographed in April. While looking up to see if anything was in the tree, the baby's head popped out of the hole and the parent appeared out of nowhere with some breakfast. :-) Unfortunately I didn't react fast enough with my camera and missed the shot. Oh well!

Cindy

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Brain matter deposited by: zed on June 27, 2006 3:10 AM

Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on June 27, 2006 8:50 PM

Brain matter deposited by: Tine on June 28, 2006 3:40 AM

Brain matter deposited by: Cindy on June 28, 2006 2:22 PM