Bird ID .... Help!

I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

Hi Annika,

That's a male Northern Flicker you have there and a beautiful shot of it
too!
--
Tammie in Ontario
North of Lake Superior
http://community.webshots.com/user/thache


"Annika1980" wrote in message
ps.com...
I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

On Nov 9, 10:23 am, Annika1980 wrote:
I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

Yes indeed it is a male Northern Flicker.
Gorgeous shot of one too! I can never get close enough to even see
them. As always, Outstanding work!
Helen

On Nov 9, 10:45 am, "bthache" wrote:
Hi Annika,

That's a male Northern Flicker you have there and a beautiful shot of it
too!

Thanks!



http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

"Annika1980" wrote in message
ps.com...
I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

Northern Flickers have beautiful yellow underwing feathers that are very
noticeable when flying. A member of the woodpecker family, they seem to
spend most of their time eating bugs on the ground.

On Nov 9, 12:05 pm, "Advocate54" wrote:
"Annika1980" wrote in message

ps.com... I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

Northern Flickers have beautiful yellow underwing feathers that are very
noticeable when flying. A member of the woodpecker family, they seem to
spend most of their time eating bugs on the ground.

Yes, they are part of the woodpecker family. They are gorgeous
birds. They can climb up the trunks of trees and hammer on wood like
woodpeckers, but I noticed they prefer to find food on the ground,
like ants.

That's right, ants are the Flicker's favourite food but some will apparently
also try suet, altho' I have never actually seen this.
--
Tammie in Ontario
North of Lake Superior
http://community.webshots.com/user/thache


wrote in message
ups.com...

Yes, they are part of the woodpecker family. They are gorgeous
birds. They can climb up the trunks of trees and hammer on wood like
woodpeckers, but I noticed they prefer to find food on the ground,
like ants.

On Nov 9, 10:45 am, "bthache" wrote:
Hi Annika,

That's a male Northern Flicker you have there and a beautiful shot of it
too!
--
Tammie in Ontario
North of Lake Superiorhttp://community.webshots.com/user/thache

"Annika1980" wrote in message

ps.com...
I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

Nice shot. How ya cooking it? I hear they taste like chicken.

Annika1980 wrote:
I've been chasing these guys for months, but finally got a good shot
of one yesterday in a magnolia tree.

Any ID help will be greatly appreciated.

You mean it's *not* a northern flicker? (-: Whatever, it's a wonderful
picture.

http://www.pbase.com/bret/image/88659593

Jerry
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On Nov 9, 12:45 pm, "bthache" wrote:
That's right, ants are the Flicker's favourite food but some will apparently
also try suet, altho' I have never actually seen this.
--
Tammie in Ontario
North of Lake Superiorhttp://community.webshots.com/user/thache

wrote in message

ups.com...

Yes, they are part of the woodpecker family. They are gorgeous
birds. They can climb up the trunks of trees and hammer on wood like
woodpeckers, but I noticed they prefer to find food on the ground,
like ants.

I keep suet out for the birds all the time. I notice I have the same
birds coming back every year. Tiny sparrows will eat out of my hand.
My grandfather, who lived in Bruce Mines, had a pet wild crow. I
guess that's where I get my love for birds.