Not far from where I saw a Pileated Woodpecker wreaking havoc on the boardwalk to the swamp last week I heard the impressive tat-tat-tat again. This youngster was frozen in place in a nearby tree and clearly not the origin of the percussion.
He flew a little higher just as I spotted the adult again assaulting the underside of the boardwalk railing.
The adult flew up to the fledgling and started feeding him some regurgitated material.
The chick stuck to his spot and the adult flew off and returned several times, daintily offering the juvenile food.
The feeding process was very calm, especially compared to the egrets and herons I had just been watching.
Beautiful series of shots, Ellen!
Thanks, Pete! It always neat to see a Pileated with their flashy top knot, to see a young one was a real treat.
Sweet shots of this young redhead and adult😊. Nice to witness their interaction.
Thanks, Belinda! It was fun to watch.
So lovely Ellen!
Thanks, Liz!
How sweet a post! Gorgeous captures as well!
Thanks, Donna. Another thing I never expected to see!