Wild Bird Wednesday

A couple of weeks ago I posted photos of a Pileated Woodpecker walking along the timber surrounding my flower bed. It was only the second time I had seen one although I have heard them in the nearby woods.The shots weren't good but served to document that it had been here. You can click here to see those photos. One morning last week I awoke to a loud pecking noise that seemed awfully close. I got out of bed and started toward my sunroom. As I came into the dining room and looked out the bay window I could see this lovely lady sitting on the deck railing near where the suet feeder hung. I hurried to grab my camera fearing she would fly if she sensed any movement in the window. I'm pretty sure I was holding my breath and thinking 'oh please, oh please!' According to my camera info she stayed one minute and fifty-six seconds.
The bay window of my dining room is only about a foot from the deck railing. These aren't cropped. She was really this close. I have to say my cat Heidi has a bed in this window. On this day she never moved while I clicked the photos. Of course this was the biggest bird Heidi has ever seen and it might have been a little intimidating for her.
Of course, blogger willing, you can even click on these for yet a larger view. So click and enjoy!

She looked right.

She looked left.

She looked up.

She looked at the window.

She grabbed a quick bite of suet before she was gone.

Linking to Ruby Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday.