Pileated Woodpecker In Hot Pursuit

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I saw a flash of red followed by another shooting from tree to tree through the forest, a male Pileated Woodpecker in hot pursuit of a female.

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Male Pileated Woodpecker (the red cheek stripe is the male identifier)

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Ahhhh…..she’s just above him in this tree.  Can he catch her?

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Male Pileated Woodpecker in hot pursuit

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Alas, the female was quicker on the move.  Not giving up, the male continued the chase as they flew deeper into their forest playground.

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