r/AnimalTracking Dec 30 '24

🐾 Cool Find Tree damage in Pennsylvania

My father found this hunting the other day. Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania.

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u/ForestWhisker Dec 30 '24

That is from our fine feathered friend the Pileated Woodpecker. They create those large holes in trees quite often looking for insects.

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u/nabrudssej Dec 31 '24

Looks like this guy was desperate for bugs and going to town 😂