One of the less common birds seen at bird feeder stations is the majestic Pileated Woodpecker. These large birds are somewhat secretive in nature but can be seen visiting bird feeders from time to time. What is the key to attracting these birds? Where and when are the best time to look for them?

Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-...

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Cover photo of a male Pileated Woodpecker by Paul Ruehle

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:24 The Pileated Woodpecker
00:58 How Do you Pronounce the name Pileated
02:41 Burr Oak Woods Nature Center
04:20 How can you tell male from female
05:33 Tail Prop Sweat Feeders

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