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1. Thank you for telling us your charming and uplifting story, my dear slightlv!

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 06:23 PM

Oct 15

Well worth the read. I enjoyed seeing it unfold.

It may not be a "pet" story--but it's great nonetheless.

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Not exactly a Pet post (tho I could do a bunch of those!) [View all] slightlv Oct 15 OP

I have a Northern Flicker in my yard who talks to his mate. GentryDixon Oct 15 #2

I had a Flicker in my backyard in KcK. slightlv Oct 15 #6

Flickers are related to Woodpeckers. GentryDixon Thursday #11

Thank you iamateacher Oct 15 #3

I have my morning coffee on my back deck and watch the hummingbirds fight sinkingfeeling Oct 15 #4

Are you in Costa Rica? slightlv Oct 15 #7

Yes, I am. sinkingfeeling Oct 15 #9

I'm envious (gryn)... slightlv Oct 15 #10

That sounds utterly charming. 3catwoman3 Oct 15 #5

A wonderful experience!! Fla Dem Oct 15 #8

How cool Rebl2 Saturday #12

I was thinking mama, papa, and younglings, myself... slightlv Saturday #13