Dateline: 26-27 May 2023
It’s apparently the biggest birding event at Presque Isle State Park since, well, maybe ever! A steady stream of folks flocked roadside near Beach No. 8 to enjoy a Pileated Woodpecker nest, and specifically, Pileated Woodpecker babies. You know it’s a big deal when there’s giant cameras on tripods!
Apparently several chicks in this nest. BirdingPI.com personnel witnessed just the one in these shots, and no adults. (Per policy, stayed on site just long enough to take a few pictures; adult Pileated Woodpeckers are generally skittish around humans = concerns about untoward disturbance.)
Bonus video clip (resolution ‘turned down’ due to file size limitations):
Nothing cuter than a baby….well, maybe not this baby!
Nice to see new life!