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Going on a walk through the woods is a great way to see the wonders of nature, and you never know what you might come across. Deers running free with their young, beavers hard at work building their homes, and undoubtedly at least one squirrel. Just the other day I was walking through the woods enjoying the fresh air, being surrounded by trees, and the sounds of nature. When right before me was the one, the only… Pileated Woodpecker. This species is the largest woodpecker in North America! And there I was, awestruck with her power and beauty as she was simply finding a snack in a rotting tree.
Pileated Woodpeckers are bold, large birds. Reaching up to 18 inches height and have a 2 feet wingspan. But their size isn’t the most impressive part of them, as they come in all shapes and sizes. What is impressive about their anatomy and ability is that they spend much of their day hitting their beaks on trees over and over and over again. And for what? Food, yes. They love finding ants, beetles, and other insects to snack on. But that isn’t the only reason. They use the drumming sound this repetitive motion makes to find a mate or claim territory from other birds. It is a form of communication.
Check out this video to see some of their handy work up close:
Communication can come across in so many ways; sounds, words, movements, even a look. Every animal (or human) uses these things to tell others how it feels, what it’s thinking, what it wants. Though the same message can be shown in countless ways through different species, it is all beautiful and effective. And more importantly, the reality of that communication is undeniable. The importance of it comes down to the ones who listen.
Pileated Woodpecker’s calls:
Seeing and hearing an animal in its natural habitat, doing what it always does, is something worth taking the time to stop and appreciate. Their experiences and abilities can give us perspective, teach us, and help us grow. If it is about communicating, finding resources, building trust, seeing a new way of doing something. The list goes on. When you take the path less traveled, you never know what you might find or who you might become.
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