a flicker cleaning house

[squirl033]

spotted this flicker in the process of doing a bit of housekeeping at the park this afternoon... 5D2, 400mm, 1/2500, f/7.1

 

[ront]

Nice series Rocky! I have never seen anything like this before. You know it has to be done, but never seen it.

Ron

 

[timmo]

These are great! Especially I like how his eyes are closed in the third one.

 

[fiznatty]

Yeah, the third is my favorite as well, mainly for the spray of wood bits. Looks like the next step is getting them flying in and out. You've certainly got the right amount of light to pull off some nice flight shots. Was this at Juanita?

I'm heading to Yellowstone tomorrow. Looking forward to scouring the various flicker nest locations there.

Max

 

[ejones]

My caption for #3 is simply "gazoontite"

 

[squirl033]

Yeah, the third is my favorite as well, mainly for the spray of wood bits. Looks like the next step is getting them flying in and out. You've certainly got the right amount of light to pull off some nice flight shots. Was this at Juanita?

I'm heading to Yellowstone tomorrow. Looking forward to scouring the various flicker nest locations there.

Max

thanks, Max... yep, this wasat Juanita on the far western boardwalk, on the platform at the end. from about 2:00 on, the sun is behind you when looking at this snag, so you're pretty much assured of good light, especially in late afternoon or early evening...

 

[JaniceL]

LOL, great series. Not to be redundant, but I like the third one. Gave me a laugh at that look of satisfaction.