The Excavator .................Hilltop Acres #21
.......Pileated Woodpecker
For several days I credited the resident skunk with the excavation that was occurring around this decaying stump. Then the other day I heard the unmistakable staccato call of a Pileated Woodpecker and went to investigate. Much to my surprise he did not take flight but merely moved to the back side of the stump and continued working.
I think it is a juvenile, he has been back several times and hopefully, with a bit of patience I can get him on the top or at least on the lighted side of the stump. But for now I am delighted he is at least indulging my rude interruption of his dining.
The way the chips are flying there must be some tasty morsels in that debris.
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The Excavator .................Hilltop Acres #21
.......Pileated Woodpecker
For several days I credited the resident skunk with the excavation that was occurring around this decaying stump. Then the other day I heard the unmistakable staccato call of a Pileated Woodpecker and went to investigate. Much to my surprise he did not take flight but merely moved to the back side of the stump and continued working.
I think it is a juvenile, he has been back several times and hopefully, with a bit of patience I can get him on the top or at least on the lighted side of the stump. But for now I am delighted he is at least indulging my rude interruption of his dining.
The way the chips are flying there must be some tasty morsels in that debris.
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