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Dear_Prudence

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5. Love your photos! Slow birdwatching?

Reply to Donkees (Original post)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 06:16 PM

Sep 17

Some years ago, I attended a conference at a lodge in a wooded park. During the after lunch break, there was a group hike into the woods. I have mobility issues and can't keep up, so I remained behind, sitting on a bench behind the lodge. I admit, I was having a bit of a pity party. Along comes a pileated woodpecker to entertain and delight me! That day I learned that staying put in nature while a noisy group tromps away is a wonderful experience. I recently read that some call it "slow birdwatching" so I guess that is what I stumbled upon. Thank you for the beautiful reminder.

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Pileated Woodpecker [View all] Donkees Sep 17 OP

Ever wonder why woodpeckers have red coloration on their heads Bluestocking Sep 17 #1

Not all woodpeckers, there's a variety of crest colors such as the Blond-crested in Brazil: Donkees Sep 17 #7

Beautiful. niyad Sep 17 #2

beautiful bird onethatcares Sep 17 #3

I can hear True Dough Sep 17 #4

Love your photos! Slow birdwatching? Dear_Prudence Sep 17 #5

The zen of experiencing birds feeling safe in your presence :) Donkees Sep 17 #8

Magnificent. bmbmd Sep 17 #6