.Nothern Flickers are native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands. Flickers are one of the Woodpeckers who are frequent visitors to my feeders here in Wisconsin

northern flicker foraging on the ground

Observations of flicker nesting habits in my city

I heard a different noise from the birds while blogging, a noise that isn't familiar and completely unique. Peeking out the window, I saw this bird on the driveway pecking at the cracks of the concrete.

Phototalent hosted by @oscarps and @mrstrange The first time I saw this bird in my backyard, I honestly was in dismay! I was confused and also was in awe to see such a gorgeous bird right smack in the