Wild photos for April 4, 2018

Eugene Beckes photo
Varied Thrush

Eugene Beckes photo
Buttercup - A recent sign of spring burst through some pine needles before a chilly weekend brought another dusting of snow and ice to the valley.

Eugene Beckes photo
The male pileated woodpecker has the distinction of being the second largest woodpecker in the United States. His name "pileated" means capped and refers to the bright red crest atop his head.