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Pileated Woodpecker (Original Post) Donkees May 2 OP
Wow!! 2naSalit May 2 #1
A rare view of a rare bird! Permanut May 2 #2
That is just an awesome shot! -misanthroptimist May 2 #3
Duck! Not duck. fargone May 2 #4
hey duck, yes, duck!!!!!! AllaN01Bear May 2 #9
We had one 'tapping' at the window FreeForm73 May 2 #5
Now that's an interesting view of a bird! WestMichRad May 2 #6
Trippy shot! Looks like a superhero flying to the rescue. Martin68 May 2 #7
incoming. AllaN01Bear May 2 #8

FreeForm73

(29 posts)
5. We had one 'tapping' at the window
Thu May 2, 2024, 03:48 PM
May 2

then flew up to the car, looking into the side mirror and windshield !!
Very cool, and NOT a small bird

WestMichRad

(1,353 posts)
6. Now that's an interesting view of a bird!
Thu May 2, 2024, 04:22 PM
May 2

Woodpeckers typically have a sinusoidal flight pattern, when viewed from the side. I’m guessing this instant is when it’s nearing the crest of the wave. Would be interesting to see a similar shot when its wings are extended.

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