Hi Folks,

Christian Hannig of Portland took this photo a few days ago at Steigerwald
NWR. Apparently, the stand-off lasted for a good two minutes or so before
the Pileated finally made its way back down the tree. There must have been
a kill worth protecting up there.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/93691432 at N06/15512349867/

Nice capture, Christian!

Rhett Wilkins
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