June 24 – Feeding Time!

Witness the remarkable feeding behavior of an adult Pileated Woodpecker as it delivers fresh grubs to two eager chicks waiting inside the nest cavity. I captured this moment near Cascade State Park along the North Shore.

The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest in North America, reaching up to 19 inches in length with a wingspan of nearly 30 inches. Its powerful, chisel-like bill allows it to excavate deep cavities in trees, creating both nesting sites and access to hidden insects.

These young birds will soon leave the cavity, emerging one at a time—often climbing out before they are strong fliers. Once out, they remain nearby, following their parents and calling loudly for food as they continue to grow.

This scene is nature at its finest—a vivid display of provision, purpose, and design.

*”Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” – Matthew 6:26

Look up today and notice the fullness of creation in the things around you. Remember that God values you; you are worth so much.