tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post1165837043626295709..comments2024-03-27T06:48:56.874-05:00Comments on The Brownstone Birding Blog: Stuck In Marsh & Hairy Woodpecker VideoLarryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-45722323737757565932010-03-14T14:03:27.765-05:002010-03-14T14:03:27.765-05:00That's what you have to do sometimes in findin...That's what you have to do sometimes in finding birds. Go into the most inaccessible places and you usually come back out happy.<br /><br />I photographed a male Northern Flicker last week in our yard. First I have seen since last fall.<br /><br />JohnMaineBirderhttp://www.birdingmaine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-65792612457178491092010-03-13T15:39:47.104-05:002010-03-13T15:39:47.104-05:00I hear you about Google Earth. I should have reali...I hear you about Google Earth. I should have realized things weren't as they seemed when I looked at our house & all they showed was the driveway. <:\ Still, not bad for some rough investigating, anyway!Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-85038902190354429192010-03-13T08:14:59.753-05:002010-03-13T08:14:59.753-05:00Jayne-thanks-A flicker is a nice bird to have visi...Jayne-thanks-A flicker is a nice bird to have visiting your feeders.<br /><br />Chris-Thanks-you reminded me to click on my own photo-it came out pretty good for a cloudy day.They are an interesting woodpecker to see when you get a close look at them.<br /><br />John-I'm getting the same feeling.I wish this weekend wasn't going to be a rainout.<br /><br />Dan-.I like reading about new local areas that you explore and post on your blog. That is one of my favorite parts of Connecticut birding.<br /><br />Ruth-The weather has been strange all around this winter.I didn't realize flickers occurred that far north.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-33131279255613393942010-03-12T07:48:23.195-05:002010-03-12T07:48:23.195-05:00Spring is coming on so quickly here in Ontario. I ...Spring is coming on so quickly here in Ontario. I need to get out to check for migrants who may be arriving earlier than usual. Our Flickers leave for the winter but should be back soon with the Sapsuckers.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-74717471889553962882010-03-12T06:29:42.745-05:002010-03-12T06:29:42.745-05:00sounds like a nice but messy spot. it's amazi...sounds like a nice but messy spot. it's amazing how many great spots are in our local area.<br />we have also had a pair of flickers throughout the winter, but with springlike weather, havent seen them for a week.<br />great video too<br /><br />danDan Huberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587246278289468905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-69693997673652626762010-03-11T21:06:46.039-05:002010-03-11T21:06:46.039-05:00Great flicker picture! I feel that spring is clos...Great flicker picture! I feel that spring is close at hand in southern New England. Great story too!John (Tucker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10928720917928170772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-75301377169476071962010-03-11T17:32:14.042-05:002010-03-11T17:32:14.042-05:00Hi Larry,
nice post once again and I WOULD definit...Hi Larry,<br />nice post once again and I WOULD definitively love to see a flicker at my feeders (I do not have any you know that, does not work in Iceland ;-) )... This bird is just majestic and your picture gorgeous! Gosh I love that!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16336362938871245037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8147631697089273467.post-89845489509668992352010-03-11T06:40:47.998-05:002010-03-11T06:40:47.998-05:00A Flicker at your suet feeder? Wow! That's c...A Flicker at your suet feeder? Wow! That's cool.<br /><br />I've yet to see a Hairy in my neck of the woods. Enjoyed the video Larry.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.com