Photography Kevin Fleming on 07 May 2008 03:08 pm
pileated woodpecker
A century ago, Pileated Woodpeckers were hunted for sport and food and this crow-size species became extremely rare. They are still very hard to find in Delaware and before this morning I had not been lucky enough to photograph one. Pileated Woodpeckers use their stiffened tail feathers to brace themselves against a tree as they feed. They are more often heard rather than seen as their long drum roll pecking on a resonate hollow limb echos far across a forest.
on 07 May 2008 at 3:36 pm 1.Tony Pratt said …
Wow, very nice photograph. I am envious of this. Nice light and an elusive but cooperative subject.
on 07 May 2008 at 4:22 pm 2.Jay said …
Awesome! What a treat to see such an interesting and rare bird.
on 08 May 2008 at 8:39 am 3.Helena said …
What a great photo — felt like I could reach out and touch the feathers!