Northern flicker
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Northern flicker

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mr.sharp-photo

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This guy landed right in front of me and stayed for around 10 seconds.


Northern flicker by mr.sharp-photo, on Flickr
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cosmo3667

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nice and crisp very nice
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Andygod

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I saw one of those yesterday, but my picture isn't nearly as good.  Great shot.
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mr.sharp-photo

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thanks, you two.

my favourite part? the tree dirt on his beak
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Taylsmum

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Beautiful shot!! The blue sky background sure makes him "pop"
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mr.sharp-photo

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Quote from: "Taylsmum"
Beautiful shot!! The blue sky background sure makes him "pop"

be an idiot like me and go birding at 8:30 AM (when it is barely 2 C at the Spit) and lots of things will pop. including my knees.
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Quote from: "mr.sharp-photo"
be an idiot like me and go birding at 8:30 AM (when it is barely 2 C at the Spit) and lots of things will pop. including my knees.

What are you?? Getting old or something??
Nice shot of the Flicker Richard. Great to get one out in the open.
Btw..I agree with the idiot part   :lol:
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