When we have to remove hazard trees from our campground we try to make habitat snags whenever possible. We cut this tree several years ago leaving about an 8 foot tall snag, rough cut the top and let nature take it's course. When the campground opened this year we found an active flicker nest in the snag. Success.
I took these pictures on a cold wet morning so my ISO was very high.But the colors on the male Flicker were stunning. Taken from a picnic table across the roadway from the nest. Canon 7D, 400 MM 5.6 L, 1/1000s at f 5.6.
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14th June 2012, 12:28 PM #1
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Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
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14th June 2012, 12:32 PM #2
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Very impressive!
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14th June 2012, 12:41 PM #3
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Just beautiful, very nice images Dave. As a nature photographer I am jealous.
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14th June 2012, 01:36 PM #4
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Love that first shot Dave, great timing!
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15th June 2012, 12:30 AM #5
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Great set. Awesome colors. Good job!!
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15th June 2012, 09:21 AM #6
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Wonderful shots! Really impressive. Love the first one best!
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15th June 2012, 11:01 AM #7
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Well done David, a great result and a well planned. Very sharp and awesome colours.
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15th June 2012, 12:18 PM #8
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Well done Dave, I echo the comments above. #1 for me action and colour.
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16th June 2012, 03:33 PM #9
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Thanks for the comments. Birds under even the best conditions are tough to shoo. But high speed continuous at least gives you a chance to get a few good frames.
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Re: Male Northern Flicker landing on habitat tree
Excellent series of a very attractive subject Dave.
Well done,
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