This is what we are looking for, fresh scalling on tight bark. At this point I make darn sure that I can find this tree again, leave to return with my Power Hunter layout blind(Avery) to within about 20 yards. The blind will be camoflauged with vegatation and/or leaves from the immedate area. Once camouflauged and  inside I can rest comfortably for over two hours without being detcted. My cameras will focus easily through the mesh hood covering my face. The only problem, that I have never been able to reach outside the blind to turn on my video camera, mounted on tripod, without being detected. A remote for the video would be the answer. Watching the Pileated feed at this close range really is a treat. Their contened sounds and their methods of actually using their upper wing to flick away loose bark. Looking forward to an IBWO coming to dinner until then Pileated are interesting birds. 

White River National Wildlife refuge near Burnt Cypress Lake