Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Flickering

Colaptes auratusIf you’re going to hide in the ornamental cherry, don’t be screeching. But then, nobody ever accused the Northern Flickers (Colaptes auratus) of being subtle, with their loud calls, white rumps, and flickering yellow underwings (red in the West). Not to mention this palate of plumage…

mthew

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3 responses to “Flickering”

  1. Libby Borden

    I always look at your post and I just live the flicker. Hope all is well

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  2. hazel

    LOVE Northern Flickers. Nice photo!

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  3. Johanne Blouin Bourque wordpress

    WOW WOW WOW mthew

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