Pileated Woodpecker Over the River
Usually difficult to track while in motion, I spied this large woodpecker crossing the river, flying towards me as I sat on the opposite shore.
The Pileated Woodpecker is a strong flyer and unaware that he had an audience I was able to watch its 'rowing' motion as it flew over the open water.
Row, row, row..... glide.
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Spectacular shots ! I so want to photograph this woodpecker. There are signs that one is nearby and I can hear it, but I have only seen it flying off in the distance. One time it flew overhead as I was walking on one of our trails, but I wasn't quick enough to get any pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
becky:
I so understand as this is such a magnificent bird and often I only hear its sounds or see it at a distance; but sometimes I am lucky to be in the right place at the right time, and so it the Pileated! Good luck on getting a picture of one also.
Those are wonderful shots to demonstrate the flight. I like the glide shot...unusual to catch that! They are such big woodpeckers that they are startling no matter where you see them!
this is such a great series of pictures!
mary:
My husband calls them, "Row, row, row your boat", birds because of their flying motion. And yes, they are startling sometimes to see, especially when you are very close up.
bobbie:
Its always exciting to get a series of shots for then you capture more of the subject's behavious. Glad that you enjoyed.
one of my favorite birds -- what a great capture. I love your blog!
Thank you T.R.; glad that you visited.
These would be great Skywatch photos also! What a treat!
katiesbrids:
I had considered that when I had posted it today; but love the Snow Geese more. You have a lovely blog and I was pleased to connect with it. Thanks for your comments.
These are spectacular! There is a very elusive Pileated at a place where I walk. I can't even get a glimpse of him, but you seem to get the most wonderful pictures. Amazing flight shots!
sandpiper:
I often get a few lucky shots and these were some of those lucky ones!
What an extraordinary bird! Good shots at a distance.
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