Known for its large size and vibrant bright display of red feathers on its head, the Pileated Woodpecker is one that is often sought out by bird watchers.
These unique birds are known to spend a great deal of time preparing for the mating season.
Male Pileated Woodpeckers will spend time creating the perfect nesting site in an attempt to woo the local female birds with a promise of courtship.
The birds will make elaborate nests within tree cavities, often including multiple access points for adding convenience.
Spotting the Pileated Woodpecker is fairly easy in North Carolina. Though these birds are active year-round, you can expect to see more of them during mating season.
It is fairly common for these birds to be incredibly active and visible during the colder months as the woodpeckers spend time seeking out a mate for the season so that they can get to work making babies.
They are active plenty throughout the day and can be seen soaring through the skies.
The Pileated Woodpecker is known for its preference for wooded areas, but in North Carolina, they do like to venture out.
Many people living near somewhat natural areas have reported being visited by these lovely birds at their suet feeders in their yards.
Though the birds might not stay, you can entice them to stop by with a snack. These adaptable birds are known to be spotted in a wide range of places, and are known for returning to spaces that they have been run off from.
Damaged forests have forced them out of their habitat, but these dedicated birds are quick to fly back when the coast is clear.