Chickadee Photo Art

Northern Flicker

// October 26th, 2009 // Birds of Manitoba, Boreal Forest, Whiteshell Provincial Park

These photos of the Northern Flicker were taken in the Whiteshell Provincial Park area.  In the city I see  them mostly in groups during the spring and fall seasons.  Ants are an important part of their diet.   I see them feeding on the ground but I have never seen their long tongue before I took these photos.  The  photos below show how they flick their tongue out in search of food. Flickers are a member of the Woodpecker family.

They are very attractive birds and have a loud distinctive call.  You always know when they are in the neighbourhood.

Enjoy!

~Sharon