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These photo's of a female Pileated Woodpecker were taken on January 23, 2010. During my travels through Iosco County, I noticed all the bird feeders and bird activity. Luckily, I could beat the cold weather and photograph the birds from inside the warmth of my truck.
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This photo of a male Pileated Woodpecker was taken on the Tittabawasee River on January 19, 2010.
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It was a typical Michigan day...snow in the morning and sunshine in the afternoon. I started the day at the Midland Cemetery and seen this female Pileated Woodpecker. These photo's were taken on Mar 21st. Doesn't the first photo look as if she is looking up wondering where the snow is coming from?...hehe!
I've been asked if these woodpeckers are destructive. So, I went to the experts and this is what I was told. These woodpeckers can tell when they *hit* the wood if the wood is solid or hollow. If it is hollow, they will continue to dig their hole. The hollow sound means the wood is full of insects, bugs, bores, worms, etc. It's actually the insects that kill the tree, not the woodpecker. If the wood is solid to the woodpecker, they will move on.
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My photo's on March 2nd of the Pileated Woodpecker generated several questions. It's my hope these photo's will help answer those questions? These are other photo's taken on March 2nd at the Midland Cemetery.
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Yes, he was digging the first hole and it is quite deep, this photo shows he can stick his whole head in there. It is my understanding, they dig these holes looking for food....ants, worms, bugs...especially after the hole is completed and the tree sap flows.
In this photo, you can see, he puts everything he's got into digging his hole. Look at the extension of his complete body to gain momentum.
In this photo, I happen to catch a piece of wood flying. Look at his wing for the wood chip, it is a fairly good size piece.
In this photo, you can see what the hole looks like when he's done. Its my guess the hole is about 5 inches long.
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Today, while out at the Midland Cemetery, I heard a woodpecker. I just had to hunt it down and this is what I found, a male Pileated Woodpecker. These are a fairly large bird ((16 to 19 inches)). Also, notice the large oval / oblong hole he's digging!! He was so busy, he allowed me to sneak around and get photo's from both sides of him....hehe!!
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