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The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

Last post 05-08-2008, 5:34 PM by barredowl. 7 replies.
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  •  05-08-2008, 2:56 PM 36524

    The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Attachment: woopecker.jpg

    This bird is very large... at least 8 inches tall, beautiful wingspan of white and black. He/she has a red head shaped like a tack hammer if that makes any since, he/she is a woodpecker of some sort because of the way it shimmied up the side of the tree while i was trying to get a picture. I would love to know what it is. It seems to love the orange flavored suet block.

    I live in very southeast texas in a heavily wooded area of pine and oaks. I was hoping one of you could work your magic with the photo shop to see if we can get a better view of him seeing how he was very camara shy.

     



    Itsjustdeb
  •  05-08-2008, 2:59 PM 36526 in reply to 36524

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Looks like a pileated woodpecker.
  •  05-08-2008, 3:08 PM 36527 in reply to 36526

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    I second that
  •  05-08-2008, 3:32 PM 36529 in reply to 36527

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Yes, I agree.  That is a Pileated Woodpecker.  Wait till you hear him call!  They sound almost prehistoric.  Nice picture!
    Sharon Calahan
  •  05-08-2008, 3:37 PM 36530 in reply to 36529

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    The call is what first made me look for him, i had never heard such a sound before.
    Itsjustdeb
  •  05-08-2008, 3:52 PM 36532 in reply to 36530

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Isn't he the most awesome thing??? I love them to pieces..............
  •  05-08-2008, 4:50 PM 36547 in reply to 36532

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Pileated woodpeckers are indeed, beautiful and impressive to see. They're one of the most spectacular woodpeckers!

    The photo shown is Barnie. My faithful and loving companion of 18 years, who passed into the next life on 11-8-2008. God rest her soul! She's missed!
  •  05-08-2008, 5:34 PM 36573 in reply to 36524

    Re: The most beautiful bird was in my backyard today

    Definitely a Pileated woodpecker.
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