Wonderful close-up; what a beauty. I love Flickers, but just can't seem to keep the genders and shaft colors - who goes with what - in my head. When I lived in thw West we had both, I was forever looking them up! So far, in Ontario I haven't seen any Reds. Think that would be rare.
The black malar identifies this Northern Flicker as an adult male.
I am delighted to find your site through OSI. Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteWonderful close-up; what a beauty. I love Flickers, but just can't seem to keep the genders and shaft colors - who goes with what - in my head. When I lived in thw West we had both, I was forever looking them up! So far, in Ontario I haven't seen any Reds. Think that would be rare.
ReplyDeletelovely image. I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird and I think they are even more striking in flight.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Ann. This was the first year that a flicker came to the suet dough feeder. I was very excited.
ReplyDeleteOh, nice - I love flickers!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a gorgeous shot! Very beautifully captured.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so beautiful, and the shots you are able to get of wildlife are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! I love Flickers and wish I would see some here. All woodpeckers are so stunning in their color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot Ann. We have lots of Flickers, and they are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful bird - I sure love their colors and patterned feathers. Great photo!
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