Head-Bangin' Lunch - a photo on Flickriver

Head-Bangin' Lunch

            As we were walking the trail on Newcastle Island, we happened upon two of these pileated woodpeckers side-by-side on this tree, hammering their little vibrant red heads back and forth, foraging for insects. Unfortunately, trying not to disturb them, I couldn't get my camera ready quickly enough to capture both birds together so here's the one that hung around a little as we watched and caught a few more pics. (Do you think they go home with a cracking headache at the end of the day?) 

"One of the most charming and comical species of birds has to be the pileated woodpecker. Its unusual name is derived from the Latin word 'pileum' which described a pointed cap worn by the Romans and in fact resembled a crest. The pileated is the largest of the thirteen species of woodpeckers which also includes flickers and sap suckers."

Taken on: August 16, 2024

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August 2024

British Columbia

Nanaimo

Newcastle Island

Park

NZ5_3032

pileated woodpecker

bird

nature

wildlife

tree

forest

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Sets appears in: • My Personal Favourites • Animals

Groups appears in: • Canadian Female Photographers Group • Outdoor Photography Canada more » • Nature lovers Unite « less

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