Northern Flicker Nest Cavity and a Gray Squirrel Surprise
A Northern Flicker nest cavity encounter at Sequoyah NWR turned uncertain when a Gray Squirrel appeared, then the flickers mated nearby.
Northern Flicker
Northern Flicker Sunning on a Pine Branch in Arkansas
On the morning of July 19, I spotted a Northern Flicker high in a pine tree in my Arkansas yard. The bird was stretched out on a dead branch, wings slightly open, soaking in the warmth of a clear summer day. It paused there for several minutes, giving me the perfect opportunity to capture the … Read more
Northern Flicker Foraging Around a Tree Stump
Northern Flicker foraging in a tree stump shows its unique feeding habits. Learn how to spot and support this fascinating woodpecker.
A Northern Flicker’s Unique Hunting Style
Observe the unique ground-foraging behavior of a Northern Flicker in Arkansas. Captured up close as it hunts insects in my backyard on a November morning.