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As common as the Flicker is, i rarely see them, and never close enough for half-way decent shots, Image my delete when i have a regular at one of the feeders now.
This is not the best angle but i'll take it for until a better opportunity presents itself.
This image was shot out my bedroom window at close to near focus distance.
Seeing this Fernandina’s Flicker was a huge thrill during our visit to Cuba. It was explained to us that this bird is critically endangered. Upon further investigation when I returned home the decline of this species is due to habitat loss. What a terrible loss it would be to no longer have these magnificent birds around.
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Colaptes fernandinae
it was a treat to see this pair of northern flickers engaging in mating rituals. they were displaying to each other by fanning out their tails. He would change his posture and she would do a little dance from side to side. this image is part of the series of photos I took which started on a post and then moved on to this tree
I have seen an unbelievable amount of flickers this year. It seems like everywhere I go I hear them or see them. This after not even knowing they existed for most of my life. Sure I knew there were lots of woodpeckers in the world but I had no idea what types lived around me and even in my yard for many years. It is amazing what one can see when they open their eyes and senses to new things. I always find it fascinating when these birds try to hide in the branches instead of fleeing.
I heard this Flicker calling and I tracked it across the park to grab a few photos. It was a good day for woodpeckers in the park I heard a Pileated and saw a Downy, there was also a pair of Northern Flickers doing some mating behavior.
There was a pair and some spares of Northern Flickers in Mill Lake Park while I was testing out my new lens. The male stayed higher up in the trees and the female searched for food in the debris at the base.
With everyone focusing on Ground Hog Day, my persistent "Air Hog" Northern Flicker (Woodpecker) continues to make itself at home despite my attempts to the contrary.
At 9:15PM this evening when I recorder this encounter with this bird, the temperature in Cheyenne, Wyoming was an amazing 54F (12C).
Taken straight from my iPhone 16 pro max.
Picture of the day
I've had a decent collection of birds visit my backyard while it's been snowing over the last couple days:
-Dark-eyed juncos
-Song sparrows
-A fox sparrow
-A varied thrush
-Black-capped chickadees
-Chestnut-backed chickadees
-Pine siskins
-Steller's jays
-House finches
-Downy woodpeckers
-Red-breasted nuthatches
-A Bewick's wren
-European starlings
-Spotted Towhees
and
This Northern flicker.
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Male Hairy Woodpecker and male Northern Flicker.
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Walking back to my house two Flickers landed about 40 feet in front of me doing something I've not seen before.I suppose it is a mating display but they look like young birds and it is Fall not Spring.Anyone with any facts please comment.Minimal editing done.
Northern Flicker perched on a saguaro cactus. Southwest Arizona, USA.
Full frame. No crop. No post processing.
Good morning everyone. Just two quick pics of
Yellow-shafted Northern Flickers (Colaptes auratus auratus). One male as seen above and a female that can be found in the comment section and my stream.
I know, you're getting tired of Flicker pics, but it can't be helped. They're one of my favorite birds to photograph during the colder months since they are such great posers. The good news is you won't have to deal with it much longer.
Thank you for stopping by...and I hope you have a truly great day and first weekend of Spring.
Lacey
ISO1600, aperture f/5.6, exposure .002 seconds (1/500) focal length 330mm
During my visit to Blackie Spit this morning I came upon a family of 5 Northern Flickers. The parents were showing them spots with ants and Saskatoon berries.
Say hello to the Northern Flicker (this one is a male, note the black mustache). This is the only woodpecker that prefers ground feeding (for ants and beetles). I've also read they produce an antacid saliva to neutralize acidic defenses of ants. Single exposure using a Canon 6D, 400mm lens and 2x extender. Photo taken in my backyard in Weatherly, PA.
We're having a bit of a snowstorm here. Very pleasant. Flicker visited the suet feeder. Shot with the zoom, handheld and through the window, so yeah... not tack sharp.
ODC: I LOVE TO WATCH
Like other members of the woodpecker family, flickers (also known as flicker birds) are considered lucky birds and are associated with friendship and happiness. ... The Hopi see the flicker as a directional guardian, associated with the south.