Finally found a Pileated!

[coastalconn]

One of the many birds that have eluded me for so long, I can finally check off the list and it appeared he was building a nest! I crawled under some pine trees and got about 20 feet away. It was heavily shaded so I made due. Also some other recent shots. Still battling with Canon, they finally sent me a replacement 7d M2 and it is as bad as my first one. The loaner is rocking though! Thanks for looking and comments welcome.

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Pileated Woodpecker 3_7 2 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Red Winged Black Bird 5_7 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Red Winged Black Bird 5_7 2 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Juvenile Red Tail 3_3 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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George Jr. 3_1 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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Bald Eagle 3_5 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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George Jr with Rabbit 5_7 2 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

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George Jr with Rabbit 5_7 1 by Kristofer Rowe, on Flickr

 

[DarkShadow]

I seen one pleated out in the open.Flew off just when I stopped the car. One of the most skittish birds I think.

 

[squirl033]

fabulous shots, Kristofer! i noticed you mentioned problems with your 7D2... what kind of issues were you having? i used a 7D2 as well - is there some problem i should look out for?

 

[goooner]

Excellent as always.

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Great shots.

Hopefully Canon lets you just keep the loaner (with a partial refund would be nice).

 

[Braineack]

This thread needs a warning: dont view if you have self-doubts.

 

[jcdeboever]

Wow, just fabulous.

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[sscarmack]

How many different birds have you shot to date? I know you have a log

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Okay I just saw the exif on George Jr. 300 F&^*ING mm!!!
Nice job.

 

[JacaRanda]

SWEETNESS ALL THE WAY AROUND!

 

[JamesScott86]

My goodness - stunning images.

 

[Didereaux]

Congrats on the Pileated! they are buggers to get a decent shot of. We hear them all the time in these parts, but just try and get a decent shot! Very nice capture....you can now live on your laurels. LOL

 

[baturn]

Awesome set. there is a pileated that lives close by, but I've never gotten within 50 meters with or without a camera. Someday...I hope.

 

[LarryLomona]

Well done

 

[PhotoriousMe]

Absolutely amazing images.....your a god.

Dave