Was out in the garage  cleaning out my Blazer  when  behind me I heard the most beautiful sound I think in birddom .   The call of the Pileated Woodpecker.  I love these guys . I know  it would be a thrill to ever if we could see a Ivory Bill but I got to tell ya ,,  I am always in awe of the Pileated's.  I  looked to the woods and as always  ya hear them a lot before ya see them . But I kept watching and soon the pair flew  from the woods across the road to a farm  with a lot of trees there. I sure am glad they are high flyers as this is right on 501  . Sure would hate to find one  as road kill. Have had the pleasure of watching these  since 2003.  In 2007   found them excavating a nest hole and was able to watch them right up to the day of fledging. Hopefully agin this year  I will get to observe them.   Russell   Lima, Ohio

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