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Pileated Woodpecker.jpg
KC Foggin

Pileated Woodpecker.jpg (Dryocopus pileatus)

I'm seeing quite a few of this threatened species which alway makes me happy ;) The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America with the exception of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker if it still exists.
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Habitat
Look for Pileated Woodpeckers in stands of mature forest
Location
Backyard, Myrtle Beach,SC
Date taken
Nov 24, 2020
Scientific name
Dryocopus pileatus
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS plus a 1+1/4 extender. Hand held
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Chris G6 UXU
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A beauty of a detailed close up, pose, lighting, setting and capture KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 
peterow
Just hope its still around for future generations. This is a brilliant captured close up you have of this beauty KC, well done.
 
delia todd
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LOL KC... really sporting a punk hair-do!!!

That's a fantastic sighting and picture for you lass - very well done.
 

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North America
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KC Foggin
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Pileated Woodpecker.jpg
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Date taken
Tue, 24 November 2020 8:09 PM
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