They are often seen feeding on the ground instead of pecking away in the trees ... they were lumped into one species, the Northern flicker. Previously the two were known as the red-shafted ...

avoiding areas where snow often covers the ground for long periods. Northern flickers rarely nest around here; over the years, there has been one recorded nest in the Eaglecrest area. But we ...

Although beautiful, woodpeckers are often noisy, and they can be destructive—especially if they are pecking away at ... and ...