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Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus)

This yellow-shafted northern flicker clung motionless to a tree as I walked slowly nearer to get a good shot.
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Habitat
Suburban backyard
Location
Frankfort, Ky.
Date taken
January 21, 2024
Scientific name
Colaptes auratus
Equipment used
Pentax K-S2; Sigma 170-500mm lens
Shutter speed, aperture & ISO
1/350", f/22, ISO 1100
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Terrific picture of this beautiful flicker. Great pose, view, lighting, colors, detail, and setting. Excellent MlynchKy!
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
MlynchKy
Date added
View count
156
Comment count
5

Image metadata

Device
RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-S2
Aperture
ƒ/22
Focal length
450.0 mm
Exposure time
1/350 second(s)
ISO
1100
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
IMGP3086.jpg
File size
1.2 MB
Date taken
Sun, 21 January 2024 12:05 PM
Dimensions
2800px x 1726px

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