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Northern Flicker
#207245 May 7th, 2008 at 08:39 AM
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These shots are not great because of the distance and through the window and it was raining out. I love seeing these birds, they are fascinating to watch hammering the ground in search of ants. Eat them all , I say!!

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melcon6 #207246 May 7th, 2008 at 08:40 AM
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Yes, that is a Northern Flicker, Yellow-Shafted species. The lack of any Malars (Moustache) shows that this is a female. I have NEVER photographed a Flicker before although I have seen hundreds.

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I'm hoping to get a better picture soon. I've seen them in the yard a few times, next time I'll be ready!

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I don't recall seeing that bird before either. Does she have a little red on her?
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They have a "V" of red on the back of the neck.

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We get them here too - digging and digging and digging in the lawn!
I do like to see them flying - the yellow really stands out underneath their wings!

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melcon6 #208529 May 13th, 2008 at 05:49 AM
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I got some better pictures of the Northern Flicker yesterday. This time a very handsome male!!!!

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And finally, really showing off for me!
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He is beautiful, Mel. How large are they? You didn't put a dollar out there for comparison.

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very handsome indeed.
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Great shots Mel!!!

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Originally Posted by jonni13
He is beautiful, Mel. How large are they? You didn't put a dollar out there for comparison.


lol lol I can't afford that!

They are a little bit bigger than a robin.

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i'm trying to figure out how i missed this post! great shots mel!!

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