I was noticing holes.. in my backyard. The culprit, a flicker digging for ants.

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Sep 17, 2021 11:04:59 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

in my backyard. The culprit, a flicker digging for ants.

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Sep 17, 2021 11:07:37 #

Quixdraw Loc: x

Good and interesting shot! Have always found Flickers attractive.

Sep 17, 2021 11:19:57 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Tack sharp, Erik!

Sep 17, 2021 11:32:13 #

scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR

Beautiful birds. Great shot. I did not know they would dig for ants. I thought their sole purpose is to peck incessantly on my gutters!

Sep 17, 2021 11:33:14 #

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Nice one Erik.

Sep 17, 2021 11:41:24 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

quixdraw wrote:

Good and interesting shot! Have always found Flickers attractive.

Much thanks quix. I like 'em too. vz

Sep 17, 2021 11:43:07 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

UTMike wrote:

Tack sharp, Erik!

Thanks very much Mike. It's easier to get sharp images when they're somewhat stationary. vz

Sep 17, 2021 11:46:11 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

scallihan wrote:

Beautiful birds. Great shot. I did not know they would dig for ants. I thought their sole purpose is to peck incessantly on my gutters!

Thanks Susan. They do peck away at my metal chimney covers as well, very loud. I have to shoo they away. vz

Sep 17, 2021 11:47:20 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

phlash46 wrote:

Nice one Erik.

Thanks very much Bruce. vz

Sep 17, 2021 11:49:54 #

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I shoo them away from my eaves, but love to see them and try to take pictures. They should be coming back any time now.

Sep 17, 2021 11:51:57 #

scallihan Loc: Tigard, OR

vonzip wrote:

Thanks Susan. They do peck away at my metal chimney covers as well, very loud. I have to shoe they away. vz

A few years ago we had a very tall house - nearly 40' at the highest corner _ with steep roof. A flicker chose that downspout right at the junction of the gutter, to destroy. Because of the height, we had to hire a pro to repair it using scaffolding. Nearly $500 later . . . But I still think they are beautiful and entertaining birds.

Sep 17, 2021 12:00:08 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

NMGal wrote:

I shoo them away from my eaves, but love to see them and try to take pictures. They should be coming back any time now.

Some birds can be troublesome. My neighbor had a downy woodpecker that pecked to death the wooden shingles on just one side of her house. Much thanks NMGal for dropping by and commenting. vz

Sep 17, 2021 12:02:25 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

scallihan wrote:

Thanks Susan for the interesting story. Did you send the flicker the bill?