I believe this is a Northern Flicker. Does anyone know if it is a red or yellow shafted? I only see the red on the nape...no black "mustache" on its "cheek"...
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Kids and Birding
Everytime I suggest to my kids, "Today would be a great day to go out birding! Wanna come?", all I hear in return are grumbles about how boring it is and how slow I walk when I am trying to see birds. They lead me to believe they don't enjoy spotting new birds. Hah! Well, when going through the pictures saved on my camera card, I found these pictures, taken by one of my children (not sure who) of this previously unknown bird to our yard :) Notice how many he or she took! I still haven't seen one myself, so I cannot include it in my life bird list, but am happy my kids are taking note!
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Yellow Northern Flickers are found in Eastern North America and the red are found on the west coast. So, its a yellow shafted female! You need a good field guide. The Sibley Guide to Eastern birds is great.-DM
ReplyDeleteThanks again :). I have a Peterson Guide and an Audobon Guide, but I will definitely pick up a Sibley Guide.
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