Pileated Woodpecker male in snow
This male Pileated Woodpecker was not deterred by the significant accumulation of snow as it looked for food in fallen logs — note the fresh light brown area on the right of the log where it had done some excavation. This image was taken on the “shortest day of the year” {the winter solstice} in Carburn Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As well as cold temperatures, deep snow cover, and little daylight, this Pileated Woodpecker had to endure the attention of a Sharp-shinned Hawk that made a number of ‘test chases’ at it; see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/54220015917/in...
Pileated Woodpecker male in snow
This male Pileated Woodpecker was not deterred by the significant accumulation of snow as it looked for food in fallen logs — note the fresh light brown area on the right of the log where it had done some excavation. This image was taken on the “shortest day of the year” {the winter solstice} in Carburn Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. As well as cold temperatures, deep snow cover, and little daylight, this Pileated Woodpecker had to endure the attention of a Sharp-shinned Hawk that made a number of ‘test chases’ at it; see www.flickr.com/photos/luminouscompositions/54220015917/in...