[TN-Bird] Pileated Family Groups
- From: John Devereux Joslin <jdjoslin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: TN-Bird <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:17:02 -0500
This past month we have had 4 different Pileated Woodpeckers coming
to our suet feeder on a daily basis. Several times (like today) I have
seen three females on the tree with the suet at the same time, waiting
their turn (wish I had a picture!). The male always comes alone.
I have been surprised to see this many Pileateds foraging together.
I have never observed this before. I am assuming they are all one
family unit from last year that has simply stuck together since
breeding. Does anyone know whether this family unit thing is typical
for Pileateds and does it usually last all winter? I am assuming they
will split up come breeding time.
Incidentally we had a pair breed in our back woods (not thirty feet
from this suet tree) two years ago. Don't know if any of the birds are
the same.
Dev Joslin
Oak Ridge
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