[va-bird] Pileated duo

Hello again Folks,

For those of you who may recall "our" Pileated duo Mrs. P and Klutzy, I 
thought you might like an update.  The last time we saw them was during 
Hurricane Isabel.  Before the storm there were 2 huge old Sycamore trees 
behind us in the woods, both about the same size and both with Pileated 
holes in them.  Isabel took down one of them, and since our duo disappeared 
sometime during the storm, I have to wonder if they had been currently 
using it as a nesting/roosting tree.

Ever since the storm I've been worried about them, and thought perhaps they 
had perished.  Then about 2 weeks ago, Klutzy returned to our Pileated suet 
feeder.  My boy was back!  Since then I've kept watch for Mrs. P, and with 
each passing day a smidge more of my optimism faded away.  This morning I 
said to my daughter that I wondered if Mrs. P had died due to old age, or 
perhaps was killed by the Cooper's Hawk that has been here lately.  I guess 
my vibes went out to her, for about an hour ago Mrs. P came to our suet 
feeder.  So now my girl is back too!  It is a joy and a privilege to have 
them for neighbors, you betcha!

Lori Markoff
Vienna
Fairfax County
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