Pair of Flickers: Male Display Contest

Today I saw around 5 or 6 Red-shafted Flickers in my yard. What's more is that the males were having a display contest consisting of head swaying and tail-fanning while giving out a wika-wika-wika calling, then freezing and staring at the other. I was able to record it all but I can't figure out how to get it on here, sorry. I was also able to get some amazingly close and detailed pictures. I hope you enjoy!

The female Flicker foraging for food

The female Flicker

One male showed up.

Then the second male showed up.

They have their first display contest. (That I see at least)

One of the males approaches the female (who is walking to the left) after the first display contest.

The male then forages for food.

And the second display contest between the two male Red-shafted Flickers.

Gray Jays

We went on a hike up Mount Walker, and at the top there was a very social and brave group of Gray Jays. My boyfriend Max, our friend Tom and I got silly and took pictures of them on our hands and heads.

Pair of Flickers

There is a pair of Red-shafted Northern Flickers that visit my front and backyard often. I got a few good pictures of them. The female flew away right as I was going to get them both in a shot. The one with the red under the eye is the male (the one on the roof) and the one with no red is the female (in the tree).

Bald Eagles

I have recently moved to Washington State, and just had to see the Bald Eagles that migrate here in the winter. These pictures were taken In January and February in the Skagit River/Skagit Bay area. We also saw other hawks and Snow Geese.

Panama: Pipeline Road

While in Panama I visited Pipeline Road. I was only there for the day but saw around 20 new birds. I have included some pictures.