Northern Flicker Battle Dance: Territorial Conflict?

[Eric Ellingson]

Ya know how some people talk big with their hands when they are excited. Here's how Northern Flickers do that. It must have been quite the conversation. I'm sorry I could not get the loud vocals. Next camera!  See it here:  https://flic.kr/p/2rBxbV7

In the just outside of the Whatcom County world, a Spotted Redshank visited Reifel today.  I'm not sure how long it was there but it took off about 15 minutes after I was able to see it, around 3pm.

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/644117800

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[mblac...@rockisland.com]

Thanks, again, Eric, for great photos/video. 

Mary

 

From: Eric Ellingson <esell...@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:56 PM
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Subject: Northern Flicker Battle Dance: Territorial Conflict?

 

Ya know how some people talk big with their hands when they are excited. Here's how Northern Flickers do that. It must have been quite the conversation. I'm sorry I could not get the loud vocals. Next camera!  See it here:  https://flic.kr/p/2rBxbV7

 

In the just outside of the Whatcom County world, a Spotted Redshank visited Reifel today.  I'm not sure how long it was there but it took off about 15 minutes after I was able to see it, around 3pm.

https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/644117800

 

 

 

 

Eric Ellingson 360-820-6396  esell...@gmail.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/ericellingson/

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[John Bower]

Thanks so much for your postings Eric - they made my day (as they always do!).  The redshank is amazing!

Best,

 

John

 

 

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From: Eric Ellingson <esell...@gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Subject: Northern Flicker Battle Dance: Territorial Conflict?

[Michael Edson]

Thanks Eric. A friend was watching this sort of thing from her kitchen window just the other day.