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The Bird…
Northern Flicker`
Here is the other woodpecker I see a lot of. The first one being the smaller and cuddlier Downy woodpecker. The Northern Flicker had quite the fashion sense don’t you think? Red hair bow, black scarf, polka-dot top, and yellow pleated skirt…
Northern Flicker Outfit
Here’s an interesting fact…
Most woodpeckers have zygodactyl feet which mean their toes are splayed out in an X shape for holding on to the sides of trees (or pylons).
The Book…
Read about the life cycle of a tree in A Log’s Life by Wendy Pfeffer; from life, death, decomposition, to new life and all the animal life it supports (including woodpeckers)! This book is enhanced by Robin Brickman’s rich 3D watercolor/cut-paper illustrations that totally draws you in! My kids LOVE this non-fiction picture book!
Love the outfit! It struck me when I first saw the bird that it looked like it had a polka dotty sweater on. I love hearing woodpeckers around here. I’ll have to break out the telephoto lens to see who they are.
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Thanks! You should! Warning though – photographing birds is addictive!
it was only a year ago that i saw a woodpecker for the first time. it woke me up in the morning. we don’t get to see them often here in florida, so i was sort of excited to finally see one.
thanks you so much for the sweet words! it made me smile
enjoy your weekend!
leyla.
Thanks and thanks for popping over!
Love your photos!
I absolutely love the way you created the outfit! Looking back up at the bird, you nailed it. Such fashionable birds!
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Thanks – I might do some more of those!
He is so pretty, I don’t think we have woodpeckers here. And the inspiration for your outfit, hilarious.
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Thanks Tania – you must have some beautiful birds in Hawaii!
OOOh! Can’t wait to check out A Log’s Life. Sounds wonderful! Thanks for the review!
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We really like it!
GORGEOUS PHOTO AND FUN FASHION COMMENTARY. ENJOYED IT SO MUCH. THANKS
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Thanks! Definitely an interesting looking bird!