Around sunset last night, I was watching an adult male Northern Flicker stare out of a nest cavity where it had presumably brought food for a yet-to-appear chick. As it flew off, I pressed the camera button.
The momentary juxtaposition of the head and the underside of the wing made the wing look like a headdress. So, look at this picture, not as of a flicker, but of a strange creature with an elaborate feather headdress.
Wow gorgeous!
Thank you! My morning smile.
Agreed!
That is some exotic bird! 😀
What a catch with your camera, Alistair!
Very cool !
So beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us!
Oh WOW!…serendipity..neat pic!
surprising shot and beautiful!