On a crisp fall afternoon in Boulder, Colorado, award-winning photographer Lenny Lensworth Frieling captured one of his most timeless shots: a male Northern Flicker perched in perfect harmony with the season’s golden palette. This image, selected as our Outdoor Picture of the Day, is more than just a portrait of a bird. It’s a snapshot […]

Boulder Backyard has visitors of all types. The incoming winter brings a party of animals to the back yard. Keeping water, food, and shelter in the back yard makes for a welcoming animal environment for these local fauna. Boulder Backyard: Fattening For Winter Do I have a favorite in our Boulder Backyard? Definitely. ALL of […]

  I think Boulder‘s beakless Flicker has returned! This survival wonder is an inspiration to all of us. The Orange-shafted Flicker, often considered a variant or a result of hybridization between the  https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker/overview (Colaptes auratus cafer) and the Yellow-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus auratus), showcases the fascinating diversity within the woodpecker family. These birds, part of […]

Wondrous Woodpecker! The Northern Flicker, a striking woodpecker species found in Colorado including Boulder at mile high, is a captivating bird with its unique attributes and fascinating behavior. These birds can be observed throughout the state, offering birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts an exciting opportunity to appreciate their beauty and habits. In Colorado, two subspecies of […]

The Northern Flicker, a striking woodpecker species, is a captivating bird with a rich history in Colorado. These remarkable birds are known for their distinctive appearance, intriguing behaviors, and significant ecological contributions. Here, we explore their history in Colorado and why they are considered amazing and beautiful, accompanied by some fun facts. Historically, the Northern […]

Flickers can be attracted by placing peanut hearts or sunflower seeds on a platform, the ground, or a large hopper feeder. They prefer to forage on the ground, which is why ground feeders are best. When insects are scarce, flickers can survive on any type of suet. Males call, drum, and display a variety of […]