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.
Thank you, Hasso, and thank you, Dala Rouse, for the bird news.
We had an infestation of woodpeckers in north Albany about two years ago. They destroyed several trees and the wake up call was banging on everyone’s downspouts/gutters early in the morning.
Your Northern Fliker looks nice but you can keep him.
Love the video and pic of a very pretty bird – thanks for posting.
I’m sure one of the reasons for the decline of this beautiful bird is the non-native starling invading their homes, which I witnessed many times when I lived in Lebanon and had a good place for birds. I did not sit idle.