Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Pileated Woodpecker

The other day Norma called me from the kitchen, "Come and see the woodpecker!" I did not move all that quickly, thinking it was one of the Northern Flicker Woodpeckers that frequent our feeding stations. Nice, but not "run and see" nice. "Hurry, you're going to miss it". I came out to see this beautiful Pileated Woodpecker eyeballing our suet feeder. We don't see these big guys very often.


We had company on Norma's actual birthday on Sunday so we never had a chance to do anything special. Last night I managed to drag her away from her garden long enough to go down to the docks and Dick's Fish & Chips. I like Dick, he and I were called for jury duty (and rejected, they evidently did not want old, gray haired guys) at the same time a few years ago. We sat at the tables on the dock and enjoyed his great fish & chips before heading home for some key lime pie "ke lam pa" with whipped cream. Memories of Florida.







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  1. BillJuly 30, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Cool woodpecker.
    Man, every time you talk about Dick's Fish & Chips I so bad wish I could try some. Just too far to drive. We don't get fresh seafood so far in the middle of the country. :^(

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    1. CroftJuly 30, 2014 at 4:02 PM

      Not that far to drive Bill. We always have a bed here for you.

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  2. BillJuly 30, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Maybe we should hook up the RV and head up that way. Bet the fish is worth it.

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  3. mexicokidJuly 30, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Boy great memories of those fish and fries with Norma and you..see my comment on my blog about olives!!! Cheers les

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    1. CroftJuly 30, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Yes, we were hoping you might end up back on the Island for a few days. Oh well, next time.

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  4. EmilyJuly 30, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    What a gorgeous Piliated Woodpecker image! We had them nesting in the woods when we lived on 11 acres in rural North Carolina, but I don't think they ever deigned to come to our suet feeders. Such gorgeous birds!

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  5. our awesome travelsJuly 31, 2014 at 4:01 AM

    Excellent photo of that huge woodpecker. I have seen some of the damage they can do to trees, huge hole!

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  6. Contessa July 31, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Belated Birthday Greetings Norma.

    Great shot of the woodpecker Croft.

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  7. living.boondockingmexicoAugust 2, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Yum! Dick's Fish and Chips. A good memory!

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  8. CaddieAugust 2, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    So that's the name. Couple years or so ago, there was one here for about a month. He may be the culprit that helped my beautiful maple die over the last ten years. I see great blue herons on occasion. What a thrill that is for me.

    I'm in big trouble, Croft, if you get my drift!

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    1. CroftAugust 2, 2014 at 1:31 PM

      If it is more computer problems Sissy, I might be able to help but that is where my talents end. I read your Blog, sorry you are not doing well. I know very little about it but I do know that writing is good therapy. Keep writing!

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