I am hearing and seeing Pileated Woodpeckers regularly in northwest Waukesha
County, including on my property and on the Monches Segment of the Ice Age
Trail. In Chenequa they are demonstrating their presence with their signature
oval holes and impressive tree shredding. Perhaps it is all the Ash trees and
oak wilt that has created a welcoming environment for them as this area is
heavily wooded. I heard a Red-shouldered Hawk yesterday, which is also taking
advantage of this wooded area.
Mary Korkor
Waukesha County
On Apr 7, 2021, at 8:50 PM, Betsy Abert <betsyacorn@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
The question was posed the other day about the apparent lack of Pileated
Woodpeckers in the SE sector of the state, particularly in the Milwaukee
County area. I too am curious, having seen them in adjacent Ozaukee and
Waukesha counties, and wonder, given their relative abundance in the
central and northern parts of the state, if it is due to habitat issues?
Lack of Oak trees? Urbanization? Thanks in advance for any
thoughts/explanations. Betsy Abert, South Milwaukee
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