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Hikerhead
04-21-2008, 21:51
J5MAN and I hiked from Blackhorse to Daleville, Va last Sat. We found these feathers on the trail. The only bird I would guess they might be from is a pheasant. Does anyone know?
We also came across this country mouse out on the trail.
I sure don't know, but I wouldn't think pheasant feathers would have so much yellow in them. Interesting feathers.
Hikerhead
04-21-2008, 22:10
I sure don't know, but I wouldn't think pheasant feathers would have so much yellow in them. Interesting feathers.
I'm sure you're right. I can't think of a bird with that much yellow in it either. I guessed a pheasant only because they have a lot of color on them. The only bird I KNOW that's yellow around here is a Finch....these feathers are longer than a finch.
Click on All About Birds (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Northern_Flicker.html) to learn more.
Hikerhead
04-21-2008, 22:16
Click on All About Birds (http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Northern_Flicker.html) to learn more.
I think that's it...a Northern Flicker. Thanks Shades of Gray.
That's a nice site you linked to.
J5MAN and I hiked from Blackhorse to Daleville, Va last Sat. We found these feathers on the trail. The only bird I would guess they might be from is a pheasant. Does anyone know?
We also came across this country mouse out on the trail.
Looks like the yellow-shafted flicker, aka "lunch". Feathers here:
http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/nflicker.htm
Hikerhead
04-21-2008, 22:40
Looks like the yellow-shafted flicker, aka "lunch". Feathers here:
http://www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/nflicker.htm
Another good site with some excellent pics. Thanks Groucho.
Jim Adams
04-21-2008, 23:55
Cedar wax wing
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I think its a flicker/sapsucker too. I had the same left overs in my yard not too long ago. I dont think the bird left them tho, I think they were 'taken' from it! ie: lunch.