[Petersweeney]

Originally Posted by Justus

Thanks for sharing this beautiful photo. Interestingly, the pileateds mate for life. Where we used to live, a single pair returned at the same time each year, to feast among our tall pine trees. After about 8 or 9 annual visits, one year the female didn't come back. Each year thereafter, the male returned alone.

I hope she broke the rule and found another mate!!!!