Pilated Woodpecker

I was watching the bluebirds in the flowering crab tree when I noticed something large moving in a tall dead tree in Rob's yard . It's a straight shot through the woods from my window. I got out the binoculars to make sure I was seeing what I thought I was seeing. Yup, a Pilated Woodpecker! They are huge, 17 inches, according to my birdbook, black and white with a large, dark red crest on top of his head. I tried to zoom in with my camera but I couldn't get it. Maybe another day I can get a picture. It's a good thing we're retired so I have time for all this!!! Thank you, Lord, for the variety of birds we see every day! I praise You beecause You are the Creator!