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pelletory
Marlton, NJ

March 07, 2007
12:46 PM

Post #3257677

This pic is from very far away so its not good. What type of woodpecker is this? I won't say what I'm thinking because it may be wishful thinking on my part,lol. Notice the low black collar, spotted chest, long beak and red on back of his head. Thanks for you help!

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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)

March 07, 2007
12:52 PM

Post #3257702

Northern (Yellow-shafted) Flicker, you can just see the red nape, spotted breast and black upper breast band

Resin
pelletory
Marlton, NJ

March 07, 2007
01:09 PM

Post #3257753

YIPPPEEEEE!!!! Thanks Resin, thats what I thought!
Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)

March 07, 2007
01:41 PM

Post #3257857

First one you've seen?

If yes, drinks are on you ;-)

Resin
pelletory
Marlton, NJ

March 07, 2007
01:47 PM

Post #3257879

Yes This makes my 4th type of WP here.

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Resin
Northumberland
United Kingdom
(Zone 9a)

March 07, 2007
07:08 PM

Post #3258866

Congrats!

Resin
Marilynbeth
Hebron, KY

March 07, 2007
07:32 PM

Post #3258930

Pelle,

That's exactly what I thought it was too when I saw your pic also.

We see them now and then here, but haven't seen one lately. :-((

Marilyn
sadie_mae
Central, KY
(Zone 6b)

March 07, 2007
09:58 PM

Post #3259458

Congrats!!

I saw my first one a couple of weeks ago.
jigs1998
Cranford, NJ

March 09, 2007
06:53 PM

Post #3265654

I live in Cranford,NJ and saw a flicker hanging off my bird feeder (balancing with his tail) twice today. He is usually on the ground when I see him. The photos are sooo wonderful. Thank you.
lilyfantn
Kingsport, TN
(Zone 6b)

March 09, 2007
06:57 PM

Post #3265663

Yay Pell!! Make another notch on the belt lol! I love flickers and don't see them very often here. I hope yours settles for the summer at your house. :-)
pelletory
Marlton, NJ

March 09, 2007
07:17 PM

Post #3265738

jigs, where is Cranford; I've never heard of it before.
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)

March 10, 2007
09:17 PM

Post #3269289


pelle-- interesting to see your photo! --Resin your eyes must be very sharp! We are lucky to have flickers visiting our feeders yet I didn't recognize it.

I suppose, pelle, you are in the Eastern migratory flyway? When I googled 'Flickers' I was surprised to read that they are migratory and head back to Canada and points north in March. Can't find many details on their paths, though.
pelletory
Marlton, NJ

March 10, 2007
09:25 PM

Post #3269321

Hi tabasco, I know their in our area but I don't know anything about their paths. Now if he would just come to the feeders I'd be thrilled!

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