i have never seen one here and this image is amazing. i read about this bird in my bird book and it did not explain the meaning of the crest being flared. perhaps it is a mating thing. it seems your timing was perfect!!
T3inKy(non-registered)
That's a neat shot!
Andy(non-registered)
Nice picture Brian. For me Pileated Woodpeckers are a very rare sight to see.