Edgar and Flicker
Edgar and Flicker, those sound like names of horses, but alas they are two birds who visit my backyard. My sister was here visiting a few weeks ago and The Raven came to say hello. I told her his name is Chuck, but she said he is definitely an Edgar, you know, Edgar Allan Poe. How do I know he is a raven, his beak is bigger and curvy, compared to a crow.
I said ok, he is now called Edgar, I know him by sight, because he has a small chip in his lower beak,
This is a Northern Flicker, she has a nest in a nearby tree. I have a small dirt pile on the ground she visits regularly. Finding food for her young ones. She does not sit still very long, she is a busy mom or dad. 🤔
Edgar and Flicker
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I like your clear pictures Sandra. I have never liked the look or sound of ravens, but I know they are smart; in fact almost arrogant I think. I like birds of all types but yesterday I was feeding the burrowing squirrels in a park and a smart bird figured out what I was doing. He started swooping down to steal the peanuts. He got some and that was okay but after that I hand fed the squirrels. best wishes – David
Thank you David. I do love the Ravens. This one hangs out by my yard. But right now the red winged black birds are the feisty ones. They are always chasing him away and dive bombing him. They are really good birds for cleaning up road kill and such.
Great shot. I’ve never seen a Flicker Thanks
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They are rare to see, this is only the second one I have ever seen.
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Very amazing photo
Pleased to meet you. 🙂 I’ve never seen a Flicker but do hear one at the Park. It’s voice sounds like a jungle cry.
Great photos, Sandra.
Thank you 🙂
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Hello, Edgar & Flicker! You have so many wonderful visitors. 🙂
Thank you Mary, I do enjoy all the company here. 🙂
They were realy into posing for the camera 🙂
It was a really hot day when I took Edgars photo, he had his wings out trying to cool off in the breeze I think 🙂
Wonderful photos.
Thanks, Sandra. Have a great day.
You also Francine, thank you 😊
Yep, Edgar is a better name. I like the way you photographed him against the blue background. And I think I can see the chip. I wonder what happened to him.
Thank you Jo, I wonder also. I would think those beaks are pretty hard.
Love the beautiful clothing on your Northern Flicker.
They are so colorful, it sure loves my small dirt hill.
Awesome capture 🤩
Thank you very much
Nice visitors 😉 Gorgeous photos 😉
Thank you 😊