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[hayseed00]

I've had a beautiful large Pileated Woodpecker at my suet feeder for about a week now.   I'm very excited to see him, and to all bird lovers out there you know this beauty is a work of art.   I named him "Big Sexy".   I added a pic but it's not from my feeder, but just to show how majestic these birds are.  I guess it's the little things in life that sure brings a smile to my heart !!!!

[Abrowneyegirl]

What a beautiful bird.  Color/pattern is magnificent !

[Icegoddess]

I know they are in the area, but they don't come to my yard.  I did get Bluebirds nesting in my yard though.  That's new for me.  In previous years I might see them on occasion.  Also, today I think I had a pair of Summer Tanagers at my suet feeder at different times.  Never seen those before.  I had to get my ID book out.  But, I haven't seen any Rose Breasted Grosbeaks coming through this year.  They usually show up at the end of April for a couple of weeks.

[PA Mom-mom]

@hayseed00  Good for you! I saw my first while visiting Sanibel Island, FL two years ago! So striking!

[Leggett28]

Beautiful 🤗

[Drythe]

@hayseed00 

A good looking Dude!

You know he had to concentrate to get the colors, the pattern, and that marvelous beak just right!

Thanks for sharing.

[hayseed00]

@IcegoddessI have just one Rose Breasted Grosbeak, a few Goldfinch, which my Mother-in law use to call Wild Canaries.  I have quite a few Orioles which are just striking in color, and they sing a beautiful tune !!!

[piperbay]

How exciting!  I always wanted to see one. I have seen the red bellied woodpecker but not this one.

[4kitties]

How very exciting for you!  Aren't they magnificent?

I live in a wooded neighborhood and the elderly lady across the street told me they had seen one in their backyard.  I had my doubts that this was true because she was in the beginning stages of dementia.  Well last summer as I was out walking early in the morning I heard a bird calling in the trees that I had never heard before. Then two mornings later I saw it.  A pileated woodpecker.  Have never seen it since and never heard it calling again.  But I was so very glad to see it that morning.  

[proudlyfromNJ]

We have one also. Lots of trees here. You can here him from far away pecking on the dying trees. We see him every once in awhile. Amazing.