As mentioned in the previous post, we went to Croyden Creek this afternoon. After our walk, on which we saw the woodpecker, we returned to the nature center, where we had parked. I took a few pictures of birds around the feeders there. That included a northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), a few dark-eyed juncos (Junco hyemalis), and this tufted titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor). This photo makes him look more blue than gray, but either way, it’s a cute little bird that is hear year round and is often heard repeating Peter-Peter.
Daily Archives: March 9, 2025
Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)
Categories: Creatures
Tags: Baeolophus, Baeolophus bicolor, Birds, Songbirds, Titmouse, Tufted Titmouse
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Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)
We went to Croyden Creek this afternoon, and walked the loop to the east, following the creek down towards Rock Creek, then looping up to near Norbeck Road and back to the old Avery Road cut. About a third of the way around we heard and then saw this pileated woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) high on a dead tree. They certainly are a treat to see, with their red crest, as they dig insects out of trees and stumps. Their call and the very deliberate thumping of their beak against the wood is unmistakable.
Categories: Creatures
Tags: Birds, Dryocopus, Dryocopus pileatus, Pileated Woodpecker, Woodpecker
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