Agree on comparison to Northern Flicker – feeding
on the ground in loose groups (winter only here, as I’ve
observed), and courtship/territorial behavior. Very similar
moves!
The show is definitely a
love letter to Woodpeckers and is doing wonders for
woodpecker awareness, based on the numerous viewing
recommendations floating around 🙂
—
Jim Lyons
Boise
On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at 8:36 AM
Bob & Elinor Chehey <cheheyr@…>
wrote:
I was especially intrigued by the mention of
cooperative behavior in the Patagonian Flickers. I believe I
have observed this with the Northern Flicker, as well.
On Sun, Nov 6, 2022 at
8:27 AM Kevin Merrell <historysaver@…>
wrote:
A fine look at the “woodies”. Fun to
hear Paul Giamatti narrate.
Kevin Merrell`
On Sat, Nov 5, 2022 at
11:17 PM Robert Kiernan <photobirder@…>
wrote:
Program PBS Sunday 8:pm i watched
wed.very interesting especially about pilated ciao
everyoneÂ
Agree on comparison to Northern Flicker – feeding on the ground in loose groups (winter only here, as I’ve observed), and courtship/territorial behavior. Very similar moves!
The show is definitely a love letter to Woodpeckers and is doing wonders for woodpecker awareness, based on the numerous viewing recommendations floating around 🙂
I was especially intrigued by the mention of cooperative behavior in the Patagonian Flickers. I believe I have observed this with the Northern Flicker, as well.
The flycatcher is still at Swift River Farm in Salmon.
You need to contact the property owners before visiting; they want to know who is on their property. Send a message to Swift River Farms on Facebook messenger. Jessica was good at getting back to us.
Talking of rare flycatchers, not in Idaho this time, Amy Bechtel & I returned from a road trip to Chicago & Pittsburgh earlier this week, whilst there at the Indian Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail, near Beverly Shores, we & several other birders were treated to very cooperative views of an adult Fork-tailed Flycatcher, a first ever record for the southern lakeshore area. This bird does not ordinarily breed anywhere in the lower 48, its stronghold in S America.Â