Flicker update

Some of you may remember some photos I posted a couple of weeks ago documenting the progress of a pair of northern flickers as they dug a nest in a birch tree in my yard. I was hopeful of eventually getting some photos of their chicks but unfortunately a nasty pair of starlings evicted the flickers and took over their nest. Mr. Flicker appears to be starting all over again digging a new nest. I hate starlings. They are not native to North America but have certainly made themselves at home here and are known for stealing nests.

[Milanie]

I don't imagine starlings are high on anyone's list - don't like their aggression, possessiveness - whatever. The flicker is beautiful - hope for better luck this time

[Kat]

Gorgeous bird and capture.

[Kathy]

Good capture

[LManning (Laura)]

Great shot with an interesting pov.

[Terri]

Those darn starlings. Hope the flickers are able to make a new nest that won't be invaded. Great shot!

[Babs]

I hope he has more success with his new nest.

[Diana]

Nature can be so cruel, hoping for a better outcome this time.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

nature doesn't make things easy

[aikiuser (jenn)]

A shame about the starlings. Yes, they are very invasive to be sure. Hopefully the flicker will have better success elsewhere