Pileated Woodpecker at Lake Artemesia

Usually I know how to make the page title, but today I did so well I wasn’t at all sure. The Pileated feeding his young was so spectacular, I went with that, but I think there are several more good images.


Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

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Pileated Woodpecker

Pileated Woodpecker

I was very lucky to find this Pileated with the help of my friend. I’ve seen a lot of Pileated Woodpeckers, but have never witnessed this feeding routine.

Baltimore Oriole

Even in bad light, the adult male Baltimore Oriole is a spectacular sight.

Orchard Oriole

Orchard Oriole

The immature Orchard Oriole is a nice sight also.

Frog

This Bullfrog was quite content to pose.

Turtle

This Turtle was enjoying the sunshine.

Canada Goose

Canada Goose

This Canada Goose family was having a pleasant outing.

Common Loon

Common Loon

Common Loon

I was a little surprised to see a Common Loon fishing in the lake.

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing

A large flock of Cedar Waxwings was flying from tree to tree.

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

I watched this Yellow Warbler build his nest for quite a while.

Double Crested Cormorant

These Double Crested Cormorants were resting on an unused Osprey platform.

Common Yellowthroat

This Common Yellowthroat Warbler was the first bird I saw his morning.

Wood Duck

Wood Duck

I photographed this Wood Duck from behind a tree.