Pileated woodpeckers are a favorite woodpecker for many people because of their size and role as an indicator of healthy, mature forests.
I was lucky enough to watch them building a new nest recently and I’m excited to share some of the highlights with you.
In today’s nature video:
The fascinating use of shelf mushrooms in pileated nests.
Stages of pileated woodpecker nest construction.
Predicting nest locations based on forest characteristics.
Identifying males & females and their unique roles in nest construction.
Sounds used by pileated woodpeckers near their nest.
It was so much fun watching them do this and I got some great footage of this rarely seen behavior.
How Pileated Woodpeckers Build Their Nests (And Tips For Finding Them)
Enjoy!
Brian Mertins
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Bird Language Online Course
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