Piliated Woodpecker – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Twitterpated Pliliated

The loud, raucous call of an agitated piliated woodpecker drew our attention to a nearby tree where both it and a red-shouldered hawk were perched. The woodpecker was intent on harassing the hawk, which held its ground, seemingly unruffled. The confrontation was understandable in light of the fact that the hawk eats small critters includingContinue reading “Twitterpated Pliliated”

Piliated Pair

Raucous calls from a pair of birds directed our eyes to nearby trees during our morning walk. Out came the cell phone and with the help of a 2X lens and some digital enlargement, images of the pair were captured. Like the old cartoon character, Woody Woodpecker, the piliated woodpeckers are loud, flashy, and alwaysContinue reading “Piliated Pair”