Felt lucky to spot this Northern Flicker

This beautiful Northern Flicker stopped by the neighborhood last weekend while I was watching the flock of Cedar Waxwings. I was happy I had my camera in hand!

Northern Flicker

It's not a great picture but this is only the second Northern Flicker I've seen in my yard, ever.

Northern Flicker, a first time visitor

First Northern Fllicker sighting

I told a friend two days ago that I had never seen a Northern Flicker and it was on my birding life list. Lo and behold later the same day, I spotted this Northern Flicker in the trees at my sister's house!