A pair of Pileated Woodpeckers

[Fisherman]

First time I've ever seen 2 that close together. Taken about 35M away with a 30x lens.

[mamona]

Lovely photosMaybe they are planning to move in?

[tomkat]

Nice looking birds. I see them the odd time in Bronte park and I’ve seen them down in Florida. 

 

[Fisherman]

I first saw them in the area about 6-7 years ago wondering what the racket was in the woods.  When they get it in their head to make holes in trees, look out, the chips fly just about as fast as a chain saw.

[smitty55]

I'm not a fan of them on my little 1 acre of Lanark property, they do way too much damage. Had to take down a 14" maple beside my house after they did some major damage over the course of one day while I was at work. There was a good 20ft spread of wood chips on the driveway.

 

[tomkat]

I’ve seen the damage they do to trees in the park, our house is stucco and for whatever reason the Downy woodpeckers like to peck at it.

[Cando]

We have them at the cottage. They helped us out  removing 2 tree stumps after we had to cut down 2 white birch trees. I took pics of it but they turned out blurry.

[lew]

Beautiful birds and we're fortunate to have a few around here too, this fella is helping to remove a dead tree from my backyard.

 

[mamona]

Lovely. Wondering how long he is going to be helping you.