Are Pileated Woodpeckers a special treat? The answer is, “Yes. Yes they are.” See Alden, P. et al., National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England (1st ed.). Thankfully, there’s an established population here in Millcreek Township (“Gateway to Presque Isle”), but sightings are erratic enough for the Field Guide saying to hold true.
Fortuitously, members of our editorial staff had the wherewithal to capture a recent encounter on film. Or SDHC card. As always, ‘best efforts’ – tough to get sharp results at such a long distance.
