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.”

Cornus florida addendum

Northern Flickers (the eastern yellow-shafted type) are streaming through. A couple of the foraging dozen on the ground decided to try some dogwood fruits, giving us a good look at the yellow shafts of their feathers.
Maybe they saw this post?

mthew

2 responses to “Cornus florida addendum”

  1. nature969

    Beautiful and informative photos!

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  2. Chuck McAlexander

    After a long, hot summer of eating ants and making babies, Fresh, ripe fruit is a delicious dessert!

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