What Is This?
This little guy was going crazy, eating worms and such, in my neighbor's yard. He was taking advantage of the sunny weather and was truly a delight to watch. We really got a kick out of his vigor!
So, what is he? Can a bird person help me identify?
Comments
I suspect that this is a bird.
Posted by: Martini | April 12, 2008 01:42 PM
Wow, (I bet that's Andy!) You have some powerful observation skills, there Martini!!
xoxoxo
egh
Posted by: Larry's Xray | April 12, 2008 10:02 PM
Oh Andy, so helpful, NOT! Get a book and tell me what kind of bird it is!!!
Posted by: Sandi | April 12, 2008 11:43 PM
that is a Northern Flicker........they are a type of woodpecker. i see them in all types of terrain, but most commonly in the riparian zones. they seem to like alder snags. I see them in the gulch near my place all the time....
im not sure if this is still the case, but timber companies used to hire biology technicians to mark off areas where the Flicker nests. this was done to prevent harvesting near nesting areas, as they were considered rare or endangered. they are actually quite common.
if you see one again, look for the red patch on the rear of the neck. that is an easy way to tell from a distance.
Posted by: theo therme | April 13, 2008 03:27 PM
Thanks Theo! I will definately take a beter look next time. He was a hoot to watch!
Posted by: Sandi | April 13, 2008 05:31 PM