Tag: pileated woodpecker

Woodpeckers Galore!

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For some reason, I associate autumn with woodpeckers. So, since the season is upon us, I thought I’d share photos of a few of the WPs that visit us on Gabriola Island. Right now, a family of flickers is keeping us entertained. Red-shafted Northern Flicker Red-breasted Sapsucker I love Red-breasted …

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Pileated Woodpecker Video

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At a height of around 17 inches, pileated woodpeckers are the largest woodpeckers in North America (unless someone finds a live Ivory-billed). They are found in dense mature forests throughout Canada, and in the eastern half of the USA. Rarely seen, they are a birdwatchers delight when they are spotted. …

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