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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Looking For Love, In All The Wrong Places

Male Northern Flicker
This is only the second time I have seen this woodpecker in my yard.
 
Last summer, two came, stayed the day and were gone.
 
These pictures were taken on August 15, 2012 during this years visit.
Two came, stayed the day and I have not seen them since!! 

They stayed on the ground the entire time,
"flickering" through the grass looking for food.
 
They are hard to miss,
the bright red heart on the back of his head is remarkable!!
 
 
Sharing today with Clytie at Random Hearts 
 
 
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36 comments:

  1. JillAugust 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Beautiful captures! A reminder that we never know when unexpected joy will appear. :)

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  2. Ruth HiebertAugust 23, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful! I enjoy watching these guys dig for food.

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  3. Brian KingAugust 23, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful shots, Debbie! Funny how they are only around such a short time.

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  4. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmAugust 23, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    With that red head, do you think he has a temper? ;-)

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  5. TexWisGirlAugust 23, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    very sweet! nice random heart. :)

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  6. Miss DebbieAugust 23, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Such a pretty fellow! Nice pictures!

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  7. BethAugust 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful shots. I love watching these birds in my front yard.

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  8. AndeeAugust 23, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Such a cool looking bird! I love the heart.

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  9. grammie gAugust 23, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    HI Debbie..Jealous!!
    Grace

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  10. AdrienneAugust 23, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    That is amazing!!! Such a bold, bright red heart!! Love it!

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  11. EllieAugust 23, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Wow, look at those hearts. I've heard of wearing your heart on your sleeve but not on your head, lol.
    Lovely pics Debbie.

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  12. DinaAugust 23, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Glad you got a visit. Love that heart on the back of his head. I've never seen it so clear before like that.

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  13. barbara l. haleAugust 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    OMG! I think they are so beautiful! Great pics.

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  14. Sharon MAugust 23, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Oh, I love these birds!! I'm fortunate enough to see them in my yard often, but they are quick and camera shy.

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  15. eileeninmdAugust 23, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Cool yardbird, Debbie. They are pretty, I like their colors and markings.

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  16. Muffy's MarksAugust 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Are they migrating through? They are beautiful birds, have never seen one in this area.

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  17. Muffy's MarksAugust 23, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Are they migrating through? They are beautiful birds, have never seen one in this area.

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  18. momto8August 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    beautiful shots! love when they used to come to my feeders..

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  19. Cheryl @ TFDAugust 23, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Pretty bird and the heart just makes him more special!

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  20. RansickAugust 23, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Beautiful bird! To bad they don't stick around for a while.

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  21. SusanAugust 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Wonderful. Just beautiful birds aren't they?

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  22. Grandma Barb's This and ThatAugust 24, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Oh, I would love to see one of these in my yard. Great shots.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Gorgeous shots!

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  24. DiannaAugust 24, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful birds! I don't think I've ever seen one here.

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  25. IdaAugust 24, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Wow those are some bright red feathers. How fabulous that you were able to capture these shots.

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  26. Farm GirlAugust 24, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I love the red heart on the back of their heads, what a neat little marking. I am so glad you got that shot and I am glad they returned.

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  27. LinAugust 25, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    They are very loud too! You can hear them up in the trees around here. Maybe they are around, but not on the ground???

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  28. LeAnnAugust 25, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely pictures as usual! We had a woodpecker that stayed all day on our roof and almost drove us crazy. He pecked at a steel chimney. We tried a fire in the fireplace and he would leave but soon come back. He would start his pecking early in the morning. I actually felt like shooting him. However, eventually we were able to chase him a way. I should have got a picture.
    Thanks for the memory today and Blessings to you!

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  29. rainfield61August 26, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    It is hard not to take the picture of this little handsome.

    What else can we miss in this beautiful owrld.

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  30. S. EtoleAugust 26, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    There have been some here the last few days. They have such a variety of coloring and marks.

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  31. Rosemary AubutAugust 26, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Very nice captures! Love this series!

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  32. Rosemary AubutAugust 26, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    Very nice captures! Love this series!

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  33. Stewart MAugust 27, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    What a great bird to have on your lawn. We have no woodpeckers at all in Australia - I sued to have them in my garden in the UK - and I miss them! Nice to see some again.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  34. LauraAugust 30, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    wow, what an amazing find...beautiful bird, with a gorgeous heart!

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  35. SaunAugust 30, 2012 at 10:40 PM

    Wow they are beautiful!

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  36. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 9, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    love the red head. back from a camping adventure & getting back to commenting. hope you are well. big hugs. (:

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