Subject: [Tweeters] Meet the Flickers or Food Fight at the Flickers / Caryn
Date: Jan 10 12:35:23 2011
From: Caryn Schutzler - bluedarner1 at seanet.com
Hi Tweeters -
An interesting display at my tray feeder this morning with a Northern Flicker and a what I believe to be a femail Yellow-Shafted Flicker (Flocker? :)), although I did not see a red nape. The undersides of tail and wings were definitely yellow.
There was a stand-off, almost like a mating ritual, some sparring and then they took it to the ground, locked together, where the Yellow-Shafted Flicker won the battle and returned to the tray. It was quite intense for a few moments.
Sibley's says these are rare in this area, so am I seeing things or has anyone else had any sitings? This has been the second siting this month.
Townsend's Warbler a regular to the suet as well as male Anna's, among others.
Caryn