[Dave Douglass]

I've been fortunate recently to have a male Pileated Woodpecker coming into our backyard DAILY for the past week or so and he's really tolerant of me being out there shooting him. Up to now, I've only been occasionally hearing one in the area but now I'm finally seeing one! D500, Nikon 200-500 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, monopod

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[R.Philip]

This is one of the better images of one that I've seen. Good job. Something about this bird fascinates me.

 

[Dave Douglass]

Thanks. I agree. There's just something about them. Size, look, crazy loud call, illusiveness...

 

[Ralph]

I've been fortunate recently to have a male Pileated Woodpecker coming into our backyard DAILY for the past week or so and he's really tolerant of me being out there shooting him. Up to now, I've only been occasionally hearing one in the area but now I'm finally seeing one! D500, Nikon 200-500 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, monopod
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Very Nice!! You are sooo! Lucky