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amber2461
Dec 18th 2006, 03:51 PM
Found this feeding off my bird feeder that I had attached to my kitchen window, eating at sunflower seeds with it's long tongue ... it is called a Northern Flicker, adult male, red-shafted, according to the website.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/amber2461/DSC04201.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b63/amber2461/DSC04202.jpg

Enjoy, it gave me about 20 minutes of fun trying to catch it on film.

Cheers
Melody
Dec 18th 2006, 05:51 PM
What a beautiful bird! Thanks for sharing.:biggrin:
amber2461
Dec 18th 2006, 10:17 PM
It didn't stay too long though, there were 2 of them and they both wanted some seeds .... :laugh:
CACAdmin
Dec 18th 2006, 11:15 PM
You should keep an eye out to see if they return... once they figure out you're providing a nice snack, they just might.
amber2461
Dec 19th 2006, 01:03 AM
I was contemplating putting out a piece of fruit but was more afraid that it might catch the crows' eyes than anything else ... LOL

I might put in more seeds tomorrow then, they have been around the the backyard a few times now, but have never had the courage to come so close to the bird feeder; till today.
Melody
Dec 19th 2006, 01:21 AM
The weather may have made them a little more desperate for food, hence the forced bravery. :biggrin:
Pamelajo
Dec 19th 2006, 05:49 AM
They might also like suet. We have one that shows up in the fall, but never seems to stay around.
Beautiful birds. If I remember right they are related to the woodpecker, but of course have no idea where my bird books are.
Thanks for sharing.
Melody
Dec 19th 2006, 10:04 AM
That's the first thing they reminded me of - must be that beak.
CACAdmin
Dec 19th 2006, 12:57 PM
I have it on good authority that this is indeed a woodpecker. A friend of mine who has been an avid birdwatcher for years just saw your pics. His comments:
"Gorgeous bird. Flickers aren't merely related to woodpeckers; they actually are a woodpecker."
amber2461
Dec 21st 2006, 12:55 AM
Aye, they are 100 % bonafide woodpeckers ... LOL

It was pecking at my boards outside when it couldn't reach the seeds .... not a good thing but I haven't seen them since, prolly won't until the wind storm is over ... :mad:
Soggybottom
Dec 23rd 2006, 01:07 AM
Very nice!