Articles related to "Pileated Woodpecker"

The pileated wodpecker is the largest in North America and one of the shyest birds.

Possibly the largest of North American woodpeckers, the Pileated Woodpecker relies on forests with large dead trees and lots of insects, especially carpenter ants.

Pileated woodpeckers are common throughout the Eastern United States, lower Canada, and the Pacific Northwest. These large birds are easily identifiable.

Commonly thought to be extinct since the middle of the last century, these birds, the rarest and most endangered birds in America, were perhaps rediscovered in 2004.

Widespread in the woodlands of northern United States and Canada, woodpeckers are easy to see and delight the viewer with their bright colors and often rhythmic tapping.

In the last decade there have been numerous reported sightings of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, but definitive proof still eludes search teams in the Southeast US.

Bird watching along the shores of Lake Ontario during spring migration offers rare opportunities to add exciting migrants to your birding list.

Devil's Den State Park lies at 1,100 feet along Lee Creek. Early April is the perfect time to observe the park's many birds and photograph blooming Redbud and Dogwood.

Half an hour from Washington, DC and Alexandria, Virginia, Great Falls Park is a close-in nature haven on the Potomac. 160 species make it a premier birding site as well.

Southeastern pine forests are home to many common birds of America. Following are descriptions of some of the most abundant ones, and bird identification techniques.

Oregon's coastal mountains are well known for dense fir forests and beautiful waterfalls. Drift Creek Falls trail offers both, plus a spectacular suspension bridge.

If nature lovers want to regale in 10,000 pristine acres abundant with flora, fauna and creatures great and small, then Little St. Simons is the spot for them.

The evergreen coniferous eastern white cedar tree is an invaluable asset in the prevention and control of soil erosion.

World-class trout fishing, along with birding and hiking, can be found on the Little Red River in North Central Arkansas.

Take a Canoe Escape on the Hillsborough River which runs into Tampa Bay to see up-close views of alligators, spoonbills, woodpeckers, hawks and other Florida wildlife.

Imperial woodpeckers, perhaps the most endangered birds in the world (if not extinct), have historically occupied the montane hardwood forests of West Mexico.

This article examines Indian Falls and Jones' Falls located northeast and southwest of Owen Sound. This is the gateway to the Bruce Peninsula