We get a lot of downy woodpeckers on our suet, but we rarely see the big guys, the pileated woodpeckers. So, when we do, I go a little overboard with the photos. These were shot through my kitchen window with not the best of zooms, but still it was a pileated woodpecker!
To give you an idea of how big he is, below is a regular downy woodpecker on some same-sized suet!
Pretty big difference!!
Kristy Lifenreflection says
Isn't he charming!
Ann says
That's quite an impressive head dress. I don't think we have woodpeckers here.
Les in NE says
Shooting through your window with a less than desirable zoom? These are amazing!! I can't even imagine anything better with a clear shot with an awesome zoom! Great photos, Pam!!
Marjie says
He's a fine looking bird! I've only ever seen one woodpecker outside my house, and I have no idea what kind he was.
The Island Cats says
Great shot! We get the Downy, Red-bellied and Red-headed, but we've yet to see a Pileated.
JessicaJ says
Wow! Awesome pictures of that big fella. I was tromping around the woods the other day when I came face to face with one. If I'd had my camera, I would have got some awesome pictures. I kicked myself all the way home 🙂
mae says
Nice photos!