For the Birds Radio Program: Exit, pursued by a Cooper's Hawk

Original Air Date: Dec. 17, 2024

The banded Pileated Woodpecker who has been visiting Laura’s yard for the past four years disappeared after a Cooper’s Hawk was hunting in the vicinity. Laura expected the worst. But spoiler alert: he turned up again on Friday the thirteenth. While he was here, Laura recorded a video of him, which is the drumming sound at the beginning and ending of this program.

Duration: 4′45″ Related blog post with transcript