Tendrils

Flicker In The Underbrush

January 4, 2026

A Northern Flicker Yellow Shafted form (Colaptes auratus luteus) in the underbrush. They generally feed on the ground using their beak as a probing tool. Eating fruits, berries, seeds, and nuts, but they also eat ants which can make up almost half of their diet.

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Brenda Clements Jones

2 responses to “Flicker In The Underbrush”

  1. These are fascinating birds to watch when ground-feeding. Most often noticed on bare trees but if given a somewhat littered yard, they are very active. Your photos are great! Keep them coming in 2026.