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Birding Reports => Backyard Birding => Topic started by: Axeman on September 24, 2012, 10:59:47 AM

Title: Holy Grails
Post by: Axeman on September 24, 2012, 10:59:47 AM

Sunday afternoon I had the chance to watch a pileated woodpecker in front of my home. I've never seen one before although I think I've heard them drilling (a friend told me it's a very LOUD drill). I have to say, they are absolutely THRILLING to see. Spectacular. In the category of  indigo buntings and scarlet tanagers of thrilling birds for my list.

Title: Re: Holy Grails
Post by: MEGHAN on September 24, 2012, 11:13:34 AM

Great find anywhere and to be able to watch one in your own backyard is awesome.
They are very load when they drumming and they have that unmistakable call. Sounds like they are laughing at you from the forest.
Or at least they sound like they are laughing at me.  :roll:
 
Meghan