The northern flicker is part of the Woodpecker family and one of the hardest in my opinion to get a good photograph of.. I find they are usually on the ground in high grasses flicking away.. I set up on this area waiting for this guy to get into an open spot.. several ants and bugs later it Popped up and gave me a 2 second window for photographs..
Northern Flicker
Country United States
State Illinois
Location Ax head lake, Des Plaines IL.
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity Feeding in the Wild
- Created Timestamp05/31/2022 11:15:52
- CameraNIKON D850
- Aperture5.6
- CreditJ BURNING
- Focal Length500
- Iso450
- Shutter Speed1/1250
I think the flicker is one of the most stunning woodpeckers around, and also one of the toughest to shoot. Nice lighting showing its beautiful plumage.
Thank you Emil,, couldn’t agree more with you