Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Spring is Almost Here and the Birds are Nesting
Northern flickers have returned to the snag out front, a dead tree we left standing for the birds and other wildlife.
They use cavities they hammered out in previous years and will excavate more if necessary. Smaller birds appreciate the holes, too.
House finches prefer the arborvitae in back, this male looking fine, sings to woo a mate.
Who could resist?
~ Susanne
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
It was a great idea to leave the snag. I’m sure the birds appreciate it and it gives you lots of photo opportunities. Those flickers are such pretty birds.
Thanks, Graham. I’m so glad the arborist encouraged us to a keep a standing snag. It’s a real bird magnet!
That Northern Flicker is a handsome bird – I love his red ‘blusher’ 😀
Yes, he’s a beauty!
Great to see the birds returning to use the nest holes. Spring still seems to feel a long way off here, despite two warmer days earlier this week. (16C/61F)
Best wishes, Pete.
We barely had any winter here except for a few minor cold snaps. The birds have been checking out the snag for a couple weeks already. They (and I) are ready for spring!
I’ve always liked Flickers! Great photos!
Thank you! 😊