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A thirsty Northern Flicker
HelenB

A thirsty Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

The Northern Flicker is a member of the woodpecker family - this one is a female. She's enjoying a drink from the birdbath, too!
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Habitat
Post oak savannah
Location
South Central Texas
Date taken
12 Nov 2020
Scientific name
Colaptes auratus
Equipment used
Nikon Coolpix P900
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A well detailed portrait of your lovely visitor, Helen.
 
Stanley Jones
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So this is where the Flickers are at (lol). I haven't seen one around in quite a while, nor have I heard one. They are such impressive woodpeckers. Great job Helen!
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Mmmmm.... that really is a cracking picture Helen.

Many thanks for showing him to us lassie.
 

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