The flicker
Yes, nesting in the dead elm: see Ode to an elm (2020). It's rather funny, as it is deep inside the tree trunk, and you can hear it banging away. It's a frequent flyer: flicker 2019.
I love flickers!
Phoebe Nest
They've gone back to an old nest. There were two eggs on Tuesday, May 4th. They last nested in this spot in 2019. [Critters!] They had 5 that year. It's been dark, cold and damp. No wonder they nest right beside the house. This is a 2019 photo, they always lay me 5 eggs here.
This one has something in its beak! crow May 2
trailcam from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
9 comments:
...the birds are busy here too!
Hello,
It is great to see all the birds back and working on their nest.
I love your Flicker photo. Have a happy day!
I have been watching a flicker in my FL yard for a few weeks now. A couple of weeks ago I saw a sandhill crane in the neighbor's yard. They used to be around often but I hadn't seen one on the neighborhood like that in several years.
The Phoebes like you!
I haven't had a look at the pheobe nest yet. I like your mirror idea. We tried to discourage them nesting over the door but they persist. Well, they have put up with us banging in and out that slapper screen for years so they will just have to deal with it. I'm pretty sure another one is nesting in the woodshed. I see it flying in and out but can't see the nest.
I haven’t seen a flicker in such a long time. You certainly had a great view when they nested at the side of your house. I enjoyed your videos too, always fun to see the wildlife in your garden.
At least that dead tree is still in use.
Jenn - interesting that you showed the flicker with the tail fanned out - we had a ring-side seat to courting in a dead tree near our house. Fascinating.
I was puzzling over the phoebe nest, thinking maybe I was looking through some clear plastic at the nest. I went to your previous post and learned you used a mirror - you clever girl!
Birds nest in our tall cedar hedge and I enjoy watching them flit in and out. They all disappear pretty fast when an eagle or a hawk happens by. The natural world is full of drama.
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