First time suet visitor

[RVT1K]

This is the first time we've ever seen a Northern Flicker on the suet basket. In fact, I had read that they don't like to feed from anything that swings.
We've seen them before but only feeding on the ground.
Maybe the single-digit temps had something to do with it.
Shot through a window.

 

[K9Kirk]

Those are very attractive birds, you're lucky to have them around. I like the color in the pics.

 

[ivanz]

Very nice captures here RVT. If you shot them through a window you must have the cleanest windows in you town. It looks like a European woodpecker too me.

 

[Robshoots]

This is the first time we've ever seen a Northern Flicker on the suet basket. In fact, I had read that they don't like to feed from anything that swings.
We've seen them before but only feeding on the ground.
Maybe the single-digit temps had something to do with it.
Shot through a window.


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Very nice shots.

 

[RVT1K]

Very nice captures here RVT. If you shot them through a window you must have the cleanest windows in you town. It looks like a European woodpecker too me.

I'll have to mention this to my wife, thanks!

I think the angle of the sun has a lot to do with it as well. I put the sunshade right against the glass and I'm sure that helps cut reflections.

 

[slat]

Nice shot. I don't see as many as I used to.

 

[terri]

That's exciting! I love watching the action around the feeders and just the locals in general. Always interesting.

This guy is a beauty! Nice capture, regardless of being through the window.

 

[jeffashman]

Nice shot!