A first timer at my feeders!

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  1. LIcenter

    LIcenter In Flower

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    I've seen many in my neighborhood, but never in my yard, let alone at the feeders.
    Actually there were two Northern Yellow shafted Flickers.
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  3. marlingardener

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    Having a "first timer" at a feeder is always thrilling, but such a lovely bird--even better! It's plumage, except for the red, looks a bit like our Inca doves.
     
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    LIcenter In Flower

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    I can see that. Wish the sun had been a little higher so it's colors could have really stood proud.
     
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    Kildale Nature's Window

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    Thay are great looking birds, nice to have them around.
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    We don't have these birds here in Scotland so it's always a pleasure to hear of them visiting others gardens. Even better is when we get see photographs of them. Many thanks Licenter.
     
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    Way cool!
     
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    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Beautiful birds. What were they wating? Do you provide suet?..... I just checked your first photo & I think I see a suet feeder. Is that what they were going for?
     
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    Yes it's insect infused suet. I also have mealworm blocks that many birds love, even the cardinals hit it every so often.
     
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    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I can get them to the suet feeders here too...they are such a beautiful bird
     
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    Here are four on the deck, with a hummer blurring past. 4  flickers.jpg
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    WOW!! I think I'm lucky to see two of our Great Spotted Woodpeckers visiting the feeders!! I think I want to come and live in your garden. :)
     
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    I have these guys around my backyard. They're cute to watch and I love the flashes or colour on them as well.
     

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