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February 28, 2021
Celery Farm Pileateds
John Pastore shared these recent shots.
"It looked, felt and sounded like Spring is aching to get here."
Thanks, John. What a bird! (Click to enlarge.)
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So nice to hear from you, Jerry. While I had a fleeting glimpse of a PW at CF, this was the first good shots. I actually saw two, and Jim tells me there is a nesting pair. So, opportunity awaits to get some nesting shots. Hope all is well with you.
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Congratulations John, In all my years, I never got that good a look at a Pileated at the Farm.. They actually nest here in Sarasota so I have had many opportunities. Still, I would rather be at the Farm in the Spring!
Enjoy.
Best, Jerry
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John Pastore
So nice to hear from you, Jerry. While I had a fleeting glimpse of a PW at CF, this was the first good shots. I actually saw two, and Jim tells me there is a nesting pair. So, opportunity awaits to get some nesting shots. Hope all is well with you.
Jerry Barrack
Congratulations John, In all my years, I never got that good a look at a Pileated at the Farm.. They actually nest here in Sarasota so I have had many opportunities. Still, I would rather be at the Farm in the Spring!
Enjoy.
Best, Jerry