Red-shafted Northern Flicker

Thanks Monica - he's a bit different isn't he!!

Wow! What an outstanding shot of this bird, it's absolutely perfect! Not a single feather out of place! He's incredible, I LOVE his colors! Thanks so much for posting this Rob! Loved it!...Monica

Thanks Deborah & Nicky - glad you liked this one.

Fabulous action shot of such beautiful feathers.

Awesome!!! :)))

Thanks PheonixSumshine - Roy Hancliff is an amazing photographer.

This is an amazing pic of the Red Shafted Flicker.

Thanks for commenting bloorox, janazlouky, gnt, Meadowhawk - lucky, lucky you!! & gemstone - lucky you too!!!

We have a "family" that has been around for about 15 years. Last fall, one took to perching on the roof right above our den and announcing its presence every evening between 10:00-10:30. :)

Gorgeous picture, robryan! In partial answer to lyndee's question: Se Alaska, sw. Canada (ie lower west coast of British Columbia), w. USA to Guatamala. Generally a very shy bird and yet they have a piercing call that announces their exact location! I've had them at my suet feeders - very pretty.
I'm with patsquire on this one! :)

great photo shot....thanks robryan

Perfect photo, thank you very much :-)))

What an amazing photo, robryan! Thank you for sharing!

They do too tex - thanks.
Thanks mulder - a new face for me!!

Outstanding photo. Well done :)

Amazing! His feathers look like pleated fabric, RR! Thanks for another unique experience!

Take your camera lyndee!! I hope you see one - thanks.
Thanks lauralyn.
He's a very talented photographer dondi!! Thanks.
Thanks dgdenton.
Thanks spdean - Oh! lucky you!! I'd like to see them in Australia!!

Beautiful picture! We have have the Yellow-Shafted Flicker (Northern Flicker) in New England. They are a delight with their "flicka-flicka-flicka" song.

Love the vivid colors

It hardly seems possible to take a shot which so perfectly shows the varieties of plumage on these birds.

beautiful image and puzzle

Looks like a person could see them in Montana. I will be going through part of that state this summer. I shall keep an eye out for one!

Thanks patsquire - however this bird was created, it's a work of art!!
lyndee - they are found in the western parts of North America.

This is one of the many, endless reasons I believe that evolution IS creation. While the evolution of life is an ongoing fact, pure, stunning beauty such as this just couldn't happen accidentally. Call it intelligent design if you like (I call it art), who says the designer's day is 24 earth hours long?

I don't wish to give offense to any believers or nonbelievers. I think creationists and evolutionists are BOTH right.

He's a beauty isn't he!! Thanks chookie.
I'm not sure lyndee - thanks.
My pleasure Shirley - thanks.
Thanks loveydear.

Awesome shot, fantastic looking bird!!!

He's just spectacular, beautiful colours, Thank you Rob.

Wonder how far north a person has to go to see this beautiful bird. Thanks robyn

He's quite a majestic looking bird - just look at those wonderful tail feathers! Thanks rob:)