Nor have I, but judging by the size of the chips I’d be inclined to say it’s a pileated as well. Old timers here called them “Indian Hens”. The Ivory Billed was larger, but they’re all gone now. Habitat loss.
If I recall correctly, they also excavate a new nesting cavity yearly, which benefits other species who make use of the abandoned cavities. Wood ducks for instance.
edit: By “they” I mean Pileated woodpeckers, I’m not familiar with any of the European varieties.
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