A hiking trip in the forest is never complete without encountering a woodpecker  But if you see a pileated woodpecker, then the hiking trip becomes a treat. Seeing a pair of these black and white flying wonders gives me a happy feeling.The hammering sound they make on the bark of dead trees has fascinated me  since my childhood. To me this sound represents the spirit of the forest. Forest Carpenter -  Pileated Woodpecker - 1994 - Carl Brenders