January 6, 2023

I am known as a Northern Flicker,

I'm known to fight with Starlings for nesting sites

Sometimes I eat fruits and berries; other times

I go for ants and insects when I want a bite.

Location: St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, Fellsmere

Sources: https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-flicker

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