I had the pleasure of hosting North America’s largest woodpecker yesterday in my backyard. This is a male pileated woodpecker. They measure 16”-19” in length. #birds #birdsofmastodon #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #woodpecker

I could not believe my luck last spring when this great egret landed in the cattails in front of me and proceeded to hunt for the perfect stick to take to his mate for nest construction. During breeding season, the lores (featherless skin between the eyes and bill) turn a spectacular neon green. #birds #birdphotography #wildlife #nature #birdsofmastodon