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One from the cheap seats

Last post 07-05-2009, 10:32 PM by Matt. 4 replies.
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  •  07-05-2009, 7:58 PM 104648

    One from the cheap seats

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    I was methodically going through some old pictures and found what I think is a Pileated Woodpecker.  If it holds up its a lifer.  Taken last September on Sanibel Island, FL.  Amazing what a year's worth of reading this forum will do to your bird perception.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

    Latest Birds: Black-throated Green Warbler, Pine Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Rufous-backed Robin, Crissal Thrasher

  •  07-05-2009, 8:04 PM 104650 in reply to 104648

    Re: One from the cheap seats

    Hi Matt!

    I know I'm brand new on the forums but I'd definitely say yes!  Cool sighting ; )  As far as I know, Pileated is the only woodpecker with a crest besides the Ivory. 

    Latest LL: Northern Mockingbird, Eastern Kingbird

  •  07-05-2009, 8:41 PM 104668 in reply to 104648

    Re: One from the cheap seats

    Did it make a noice? The pileated makes the most unusual noise.
    Itsjustdeb

  •  07-05-2009, 9:43 PM 104703 in reply to 104648

    Re: One from the cheap seats

    It's undeniably a pileated.

  •  07-05-2009, 10:32 PM 104711 in reply to 104703

    Re: One from the cheap seats

    This was back in the day when I was too naive to be listening closely.  Not anymore.  Thanks all for the confirmation.
    Latest Birds: Black-throated Green Warbler, Pine Warbler, Eastern Kingbird, Rufous-backed Robin, Crissal Thrasher
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