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I was in my front yard raking leaves when this Flicker flew right by me, landed on a close boulevard American Elm, and started pecking, It gave me time to go inside and grab my camera.
Edmonton, Alberta.
gotta lot of spots and putting them on display....northern flicker
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Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground. It’s not where you’d expect to find a woodpecker, but flickers eat mainly ants and beetles, digging for them with their unusual, slightly curved bill. When they fly you’ll see a flash of color in the wings – yellow if you’re in the East, red if you’re in the West – and a bright white flash on the rump.
I scaled down the side of the hill waiting for the California Thrasher when this Northern Flicker appeared in the back. I wish I didn't take my TC off. Next time!
I felt exceptionally lucky to see this Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) just a few yards into the trail at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. On many visits you can hear these, Downy, and Pileated singing or drumming but finding them is much harder.
The Flickers are very noisy and active this time of year, which makes then easier to find.
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These birds spend a lot of time on the ground feeding on ants. They have a long, sticky tongue to aid in gathering them. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
Northern Flickers use a drumming technique to attract a mate. Unfortunately for many people, they often practice on the metal flues of fireplaces.
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Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus), the Yellow-shafted variety, stops for a break in the aspen woods along the South Saskatchewan River south of Oyen, Alberta, Canada.
19 May, 2016
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Though Northern Flickers are common, their numbers have decreased by almost 1.5% per year from between 1966 and 2012. This has resulted in a cumulative decline of 49% according the the North American Breeding Bird Survey. Partners in Flight estimates a global breeding population of 9 million with 78% spending some part of the year in the U.S., 42% in Canada and 8% in Mexico.
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We used to see Northern flickers (Colaptes auratus) fairly regularly. This is an exception, there were two in the pond's stream. They alternated watching and bathing.
The Cornell Labs adds this: "The Northern Flicker is one of the few North American woodpeckers that is strongly migratory. Flickers in the northern parts of their range move south for the winter, although a few individuals often stay rather far north."
It is late March and spring is in the air — Northern Flicker is among the relatively few species that overwinter in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and these two males are energetically displaying now that warmer weather has arrived. This scene unfolded in Fish Creek Provincial Park. Photo 4 of 4
I was watching this Northern Flicker feed on the side of the path, I stayed still and she kept one eye on me. I did not want to disturb her but some idiot had an unleashed dog and she took off.
Not this image but my Flicker account just passed 6 million views. Not that it means much other than someone/thing has accessed my photos that many times since I joined Flicker. But it is a milestone.
The more important milestone for me is that I mark mid November as the time when I started photographing birds six years ago.
This image of a Northern Flicker was shot on March 16 2017 it is my most viewed; approximately 133,000 views. It and 2 others; all photos of Northern Flickers seem to be linked to a page in Flicker that is frequently accessed. I do not really understand why but I have no problem with it. It is not my favorite image of a Northern Flicker but I think it is pretty good.
The Northern Flickers claim their space early in the morning and demand 1st place on the feeders when they are put up, a little competitive with the stellar jays
The northern flicker or common flicker is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. Wikipedia
A female red shafted Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) high up in our Empress tree. Her mate was in the next tree over.
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) on territory in the aspen parkland region north of Thorhild, Alberta, Canada.
15 June, 2016.
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Always a treat when the flickers allow photos. She is eyeing a water source. Shot in early morning light in the San Diego County mountains.
SO WHY DO PHOTOS OF FLICKERS RECEIVE SO MANY VIEWS ON FLICKR?
Is it related to searches somehow? My images (that don't go into Explore) would normally never rack up over 5000 views so quickly - does anyone know the explanation of this mystery?
North Peak, Cuyamaca Mts., California.
Dec. 5, 2021
A member of the woodpecker family, Northern Flickers eat mainly insects, especially ants and beetles, which is why they are often found on the ground much like the Green Woodpecker we have here in the UK.
Taken at Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers, Florida.
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This image was shot through a window so it is quite soft. Stepping outside would have spooked the flicker.
Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) on territory in the trees and shrubs along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River in Sandy Point Regional Park south of Oyen, Alberta, Canada.
19 May, 2016.
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