The pileated woodpecker is one of the more striking characters of New York’s woodlands. Ubiquitous across the state, its bright red crest and propensity for vocalization make it hard to miss.
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Photo: The Pileated Woodpecker
8 Responses
Latest News Headlines
- Ensuring access for all
- Keene students help study Ausable River health
- In appeal, former DEC commissioner argues lake study required before marina project can move forward
- Tioga Point camp sites reopening after voltage scare
- Cathead Mountain constitutional amendment falls through, for now
- In Jay, unmatched road biking potential
- The magic of early summer canoe camping on Lower Saranac Lake
- Lake Placid teen takes on single-use plastics
- Spongy moths: Attack of the caterpillars, the sequel
- EPA suspends some air-quality monitoring in Adirondacks
Latest News Headlines
- Ensuring access for all
- Keene students help study Ausable River health
- In appeal, former DEC commissioner argues lake study required before marina project can move forward
- Tioga Point camp sites reopening after voltage scare
- Cathead Mountain constitutional amendment falls through, for now
- In Jay, unmatched road biking potential
- The magic of early summer canoe camping on Lower Saranac Lake
- Lake Placid teen takes on single-use plastics
- Spongy moths: Attack of the caterpillars, the sequel
- EPA suspends some air-quality monitoring in Adirondacks
Recent Almanack Comments
- Joseph Van Gelder on ‘Monster’ catfish breaks state record
- Scott MacRae on State finalizes laws to decrease e-waste, foam packaging
- ADKresident on A butterfly, a poem
- William on ‘Monster’ catfish breaks state record
- Charlie Stehlin on State finalizes laws to decrease e-waste, foam packaging

The Adirondack Almanack
The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events, history, arts, nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities
We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors, as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations. Contributors include veteran local writers, historians, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts from around the Adirondack region. The information, views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher, the Adirondack Explorer.

Wait, before you go,
sign up for news updates from the Adirondack Almanack!
Great photo, Tom!
Thanks Wayne!
Excellent shot with an intriguing composition. Why was it on a rock? Did it find bugs?
Red mustache indicates a male.
Thanks for your comment, Rick!
He was excavating on top of a fallen log for whatever invertebrates could be found. He was quite bold to my presence, allowing me to take some interesting photos.
Nice photo – where was it taken?
Thanks Elizabeth!
This photo was taken on the periphery of Skidmore’s Northwoods right nearby our chapel.
I was a bridesmaid at a wedding in the chapel. Long time ago!
Very cool! It’s a nice space.