Pileated Woodpecker at a suet feeder, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. December 30, 2009.
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We’ve had quite a few visitors to our feeders during this cold spell. The Pileated Woodpecker in the picture above has been to the feeder a few times. We didn’t realize just how large this type of woodpecker could be until we bought this house. Before we we moved up here full-time we had problems with woodpeckers munching on our wood siding. Fortunately we’ve gotten that problem control, so I don’t mind feeding this guy at the suet feeder.
Bluebird checking out the feeders, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 3, 2010.
This beautiful bluebird is looking over the feeders trying to decide which one offers the best buffet. He looks as if he’s well-prepared for the cold weather we’re ‘enjoying’.
Senior Moments 
January 5, 2010 at 6:31 am |
Great shots George! Blue birds have always been a favorite of mine. I can remember, as a kid, going out a fence row (locust post) and looking in knot holes to see if I could find a blue bird’s nest. There was just about always a nest in one of the holes.
January 5, 2010 at 7:17 am |
that is one large woodpecker…do they test them for steroids up there?
LOVE that lil’ bluebird..they have the sweetest faces!
January 5, 2010 at 8:29 am |
Love your photos George. How did you get the woodpeckers to stop tearing at your wood siding? We have some that are tearing up the trim around our dining room window.
January 5, 2010 at 9:27 am |
George: Really neat captures at the feeders. The birds really stay around even in the cold weather.
January 5, 2010 at 9:29 am |
We have woodpeckers trying to peck into our steel gutters. You can imagine the noise that makes!
January 5, 2010 at 9:37 am |
Nice shots George.
January 5, 2010 at 10:18 am |
Fantastic captures. Love the color of those birds, very pretty.
January 5, 2010 at 12:02 pm |
I love the bluebird. He looks toasty warm and is absolutely beautiful!
January 5, 2010 at 4:34 pm |
Hi George,
That woodpecker sure is a big fellow! He needs a suet feeder all his own. 🙂
What a lovely little bluebird – one of my favorites.
Hope you and Betsy had a wonderful Christmas. I’m sending Happy New Year wishes to you both for a wonderful year ahead with much waterfall exploring!!
January 5, 2010 at 7:01 pm |
Wonderful captures of these colorful birds. It’s a wonder they manage in such cold conditions.
Hugs and blessings,
January 5, 2010 at 7:25 pm |
George,
Please send me those two birds for my yard. I will gladly pay the postage,
Thanks! 🙂
January 5, 2010 at 7:48 pm |
Wonderful shots. I so enjoy the two Pileateds when they visit our yard. Last January was the very first time I ever had a bluebird in my yard and we had two of them for most of February and March as well. I keep looking to see if they will honor us with another visit!
January 5, 2010 at 8:25 pm |
Both birds are a thrill to see.The Pileated looks a little out of place at the feeder.
Blessings,Ruth
January 6, 2010 at 2:20 am |
Great shots there, George. I like the Pileated Woodpecker, we have them out here too. MB
January 6, 2010 at 9:47 pm |
I’m amazed that they will hang on the suet feeder like that! Wow! I haven’t seen one yet this winter, but hope to eventually.