The Northern Flicker visits year-round here, but has been coming by regularly since the temperatures have dropped. This one is chowing down on snow! I had not had a chance to refill the frozen birdbath water so apparently he was taking matters into his own hands beak.
I loved watching the snow fly into the air as the bird took bites ;)
They can often be spotted on trees in my yard, listening and pecking away for a meal of bugs...
I love the yellow feathers on the tail...
This shot shows the bright yellow tail feathers and wing as the bird is preparing to fly from the feeder:
What gifts have you discovered today?
Until next time,
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They are just such a beautiful bird. The first time I ever saw one ever was a couple of years back in my feeder. I thought what is the matter with that Woodpecker. LOL! I had to look that one up.
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I love these birds. They usually nest here and I love to watch the parents and youngsters gobble up ants.
ReplyDeleteJan I love when the Flicker comes to visit although I have never seen my birds eating snow. How wonderful to capture this.
ReplyDeleteJan, The photo of the Flicker with the cardinal, love seeing the yellow shafts!
ReplyDeleteJan, these pics are terrific!
ReplyDeleteNorthern Flickers...what beautiful markings!
Btw..how do you load the pics into a video?
I have continuous pics on my camera but didn't realize you can post as cool video.
I haven't seen a fkickers in my yard in about two years. Good close ups you got.
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I occasionally see a flicker, but not for ages, so I really enjoyed yours! Your photography gets better and better, Jan. P. x
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