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GentryDixon

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2. I have a Northern Flicker in my yard who talks to his mate.

Reply to slightlv (Original post)

Wed Oct 15, 2025, 06:29 PM

Oct 15

His name is Spot. It's probably the great grandfather x 4, but every time I hear his call, I say 'there's Spot'. My dog always looks up when I do it, looking for him. Original Spot was first spotted when we moved here in mid 1980's. 💕

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

Thank you for telling us your charming and uplifting story, my dear slightlv! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 15 #1

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