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May 29, 2016 10:06 | #1

:love: She fledged on July 4th! :love: More photos and videos can be seen in an album on my Flickr page: :-) https://flic.kr/s/aHskxnkghZ :-)

With any luck, I will be adding to this thread with video links and photos. Still incubating the eggs at this point. You may have to follow the link to flickr to view the videos. They are short!

Mom near the end of her day shift...

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From my home, I heard her call out to her mate shortly before dark. He returned her call from the distance, so I grabbed my camera and tripod and quickly got set up for him to take over for the night shift. Here's the video of his arrival...

VIDEO 1

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And then...House keeping...that feather has got to go, and it did! I should have left the focus button alone!

VIDEO 2

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May 29, 2016 11:02 | #2

That's one big poplar to handle nesting pileated. Several winters ago I had a pair working a hole in one of ours, but the diameter wasn't suitable for them to nest. I'll look forward to more of your shots, Sandy.

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May 29, 2016 13:51 | #3

CDMOOSE wrote in post #18022684

Thanks Al! Here's a photo that shows a second hole above the nesting hole.

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May 29, 2016 13:53 | #4

Very cool Sandy.

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May 29, 2016 16:37 | #5

Good for you Sandy!
I still treasure the experience of photographing our nesting pileated woodpeckers two years ago.
My 100-400 lens paid for itself in one month . . . even though I never sold any pictures :-)
Enjoy the ride and share a bunch of pictures!
Good luck!

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May 29, 2016 18:22 | #6

Peter2516 wrote in post #18022831

Very cool Sandy.

Thank you Peter!

grizzerbear wrote in post #18022979

Enjoy the ride and share a bunch of pictures!
Good luck!

Thank you Barry! I remember following your Pileated Adventure!

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May 30, 2016 06:10 | #7

Great stuff Sandy. I have yet to find a pileated nest hole, so take every chance to get some great shots

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May 30, 2016 09:06 | #8

Wallace River wrote in post #18023491

Great stuff Sandy. I have yet to find a pileated nest hole, so take every chance to get some great shots

Thanks Ian, I'm sure going to try! Oh, and your turn is coming!

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May 30, 2016 16:52 | #9

Great shots Sandy, can't wait to see more. I really love these guys

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May 30, 2016 21:23 | #10

CaptBob wrote in post #18024044

Great shots Sandy, can't wait to see more. I really love these guys

Thank you kind sir, I have my fingers crossed. I wouldn't mind some nice inflight shots like you captured!

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May 30, 2016 22:03 | #11

Nice find & photos Sandy.

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May 31, 2016 08:50 | #12

EyeSpyEagle wrote in post #18024380

Nice find & photos Sandy.

Thank you! I sure hope I can get some amazing photos to add to this thread.

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Jun 07, 2016 09:28 | #13

A few more shots to add. I don't think the eggs have hatched yet because an adult returns to the nest, takes over for the other adult, and then nothing...

The male answers the call of the female:

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The female takes a little break from tending the nest:

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"It's about time you got here":

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"Outta my way"

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Jun 07, 2016 20:49 | #14

These are great Sandy! Be patient and keep taking pictures. When the babies hatch, they will start to make an undulating buzzing noise when they hear their parents come near. Then the fun of photographing this precious scene really begins.
I envy you!!
I hope nothing happens to spoil this!

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Jun 08, 2016 05:59 | #15

grizzerbear wrote in post #18032517

Thanks Barry for the tips and the compliment! I'm going to think positive thoughts about the success for them, and for me!

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