We heard them but weren't able to get a recording, or see them. I thought it might help to have records of their nest cavities, too. (More for the CV.)
Observation of cavity. Unfortunately I did not get a photo of the actual woodpecker.
What I believe to be a historical RCW cavity. Didn’t know if anyone had recorded this occurrence.
we saw many nesting trees nearby
I could hear them and see them flying out of view as I was slowly driving, but I wasn't able to get a recording. I may have gotten a photo of one on the RCW trail, but I haven't checked that camera yet.
So to commemorate what I saw and heard, a picture of one of their nests.
Photo is for geolocation only
Nest in living long-leaf pine. Tree also marked to indicated nest - easy mode.