My visitor this afternoon takes a moment to (I think) swallow what it just pecked out of the feeder.
There I was, staring at my laptop, when I looked up and saw something more interesting just outside the window. A northern flicker had come by to have a meal.
This bird stuck round longer than usual. Here, take a look:
This type of woodpecker is not rare. And it is fun to watch because of its coloring and size.
If you want to learn more about northern flickers, take a look at what The Cornell Lab says about them in its online publication “All About Birds.”
There I learned that the species has steadily declined in North America over the last half century. But I was glad that it is still widespread and of “low conservation concern.”
Better keep the suet feeder filled. (hh)
I have 4 different woodpeckers come to my suet. The only time I don’t like flickers is when the peck on my metal top to my fireplace at daybreak. The one I like best are acorn eating woodpeckers with their bright red spot on their head.