Flicker Report

I took a trip out back to check out the flicker nest and found mama looking out. (I now know the male from the female. The male has a black "mustache" which you can see here.)



This guy (bluejay) was up to no good. Or at least that's what Mr. & Mrs. Flicker assumed.



She must have exited the nest when I was photographing the bluejay because the next thing I know she's working her way back in. I love this view of her red marking.



A very serious mama, she spent some time making sure it was safe to reenter the nest.



And there she goes.



Not far away papa sat on top of a tree. This is him just before he took off after the bluejay.