While out birding in Waukesha County I came across a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers. A male and female moved through a small hardwood forest area quickly in search of insects. Way to early for nesting, in a short time they had left the area. A nice day with warmer temps expected but it was still 24 degrees at this time. Images were taken on February 8, 2022.
The Pileated Woodpecker, a male in search of insects…
Male…
Climbing around on different trees this female in search of insects…
Finding things to eat, the female…
Female…
Great shots of a great bird. As a backyard birder this species has been on my list for years. I had a female hunting for food at the back of my property, about 100 ft away. She allowed a few doc-shots but nothing worth bragging about. Yours are worth a brag or two… were you in the Mukwonago area?
One of our favorites. I like the trick of identifying the male, he has a red mustache.
Super sharp photos! It’s always fun to see what kind of birds you’re seeing out in your travels.