I always thought these birds were named for the 'flicker' of orange you see when they fly, but it's actually for the way they flick dirt away when they're digging holes in the ground looking for their food. This one is going through its early morning preening routine, showing off the beautiful orange feathers under its wings.
I like this one! It almost looks as if it's ushering in a guest to it's tree, or bowing! :D Love the colours in this one.
ReplyDeleteWell, there WAS another flicker nearby, so perhaps it was!
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