Finishing Touches

A couple of weeks ago I posted a picture of this Northern Flicker, along with his mate, digging a hole in a birch tree for a nest. Now it is almost finished, the male is adding a few finishing touches, and soon it will be ready for the female to lay her eggs. She was sitting on a branch a few feet away supervising. I am very much hoping to get some shots of the chicks when they hatch but I fear that leaves growing on the tree will hide them from view.

[Diana]

How amazing to be able to watch this, beautiful shot. You might have to cut a few disturbing branches Chris ;-)

[Terri]

What a great shot of him in his new house. It will be fun thing to keep an eye on.

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful capture!

[Asli]

Oh hello beauty!

[Kat]

Home sweet Home, lovely timing!

[Casablanca]

Oh this is lovely! What a great capture.

[Margo]

Super shot FAV

[sheri]

Cool capture.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh I just love the candid feeling of this

[Kitty Hawke]

haha.....'Yes....what do you want'.....?

[Mags]

What an amazing shot!

[Mike]

Great shot of the daily house chores!

[GaryW]

Wow! I've never seen a nest in a tree! Will they return to the same nest year after year?

[Peter Dulis]

lovely capture ...

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Excellent shot. Good luck photographing the chicks in a few weeks

[Yoland]

Wow, amazing shot great focus and really nice that he’s looking right at you. It’s amazing that you’re getting leaves on this tree, I would think it might be a bit soft and rotten if these Northern Flickers have chosen it for their home.

[KV]

Nice nest.

[LManning (Laura)]

Well hello there! Brilliant capture Chris. Can't wait to see the family progress.

[Merrelyn]

Great capture, he's been a busy fellow.

[The Dog Lady]

Wow an amazing capture!

[JAKB]

I love this moment and this portrait of a working future parent. Fav.

[m.taylor]

Can't wait to see babies. Nice close-up.

[Milanie]

Great catch

[Islandgirl]

Wow what a cute shot!

[Kathy]

Super capture.