Post by nickinthegarden on Apr 24, 2020 18:13:34 GMT -8
I have always been fascinated by Pileated Woodpeckers and I have not been able to get much in the way of images of them since I moved out to the Fraser Valley. This morning that changed. I was asked not to revel the location and I will not.
I heard a Pileated Woodpecker calling this morning as I walked along a trail. I got a little bit confused as the location changed frequently, faster than flying would do it. I realized there were two and then realized one of them was not too far away from me perched and listening to the call.
Whats that? by Nick, on Flickr
He took off and landed on a big dead snag that she was perched on.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr
As he approached she was crouched down on top of the snag and he mounted her and breeding took place and he left... 9 seconds was all it took.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr
He flew off and she was left perched there for longer than he had been on top of her. Later I saw her chasing him around, so I guess she had not had enough, he was looking for food.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr
I heard a Pileated Woodpecker calling this morning as I walked along a trail. I got a little bit confused as the location changed frequently, faster than flying would do it. I realized there were two and then realized one of them was not too far away from me perched and listening to the call.
Whats that? by Nick, on FlickrHe took off and landed on a big dead snag that she was perched on.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on FlickrAs he approached she was crouched down on top of the snag and he mounted her and breeding took place and he left... 9 seconds was all it took.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on FlickrSpring time Dance by Nick, on FlickrSpring time Dance by Nick, on FlickrHe flew off and she was left perched there for longer than he had been on top of her. Later I saw her chasing him around, so I guess she had not had enough, he was looking for food.
Spring time Dance by Nick, on Flickr