At home, during the covid-19 lockdown here in northeast Ohio, I can’t gather with my (human) friends for a cup of coffee (or a mug of cocoa, my preferred beverage). So this morning I turned to my backyard friends for entertainment, and the pileated woodpeckers didn’t let me down. They flew in, and hung around for 10-15 minutes, solo and in pairs, giving me enough time to snap some pictures to share with you.
- Whoops, not always adept at holding on.
But when food is on the menu, they will persevere and find a tasty tidbit of suet.
Appetites satisfied, they launch themselves off the feeder and fly back to the tall tree…
And eventually move on to another neighborhood. If we’re lucky they will return this evening (or the next time they get hungry). If we’re very lucky, the bluebirds will come by. I haven’t seen them for ages, but, as they say, hope springs eternal. Meanwhile, I don’t know what you are doing for entertainment these days, but if you enjoy watching the birds come back for another visit to see what flies in.
Thanks for stopping by today.
~Trail Walker (aka Carolyn L.)
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Also, great shots of the woodpecker.
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For some WordPress reason, I am no longer getting email notices of your new posts. I thought you had stopped blogging. I am going to see if I can get back on the list!
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The woodpecker pictures are stunning – I’ve never seen that type of woodpecker and he is studying that treat in the feeder pretty intensely!
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Your backyard feeders attract a wonderful following. We get the pileated woodpeckers here too but don’t see them very often. These images are great!!
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Wonderful captures. Ours are so elusive here, even at the feeder. The other woodpeckers will come for the suet but the pileated stay in the woods (or maybe they wait to come around when they know I won’t see them). I’m always amazed at how big they are.
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