What is this guy...

by Beth Bastarache
(Moncton, NB Canada)

Was pecking at the ground in my flower bed.

About the size of a chubby blue jay.
Mostly grey/brown with white speckles.
Red dot on the back of his head.


Comment:
I believe it is a Flicker woodpecker.
Susan

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Aug 21, 2012
 Thanks Susan
by: Beth Bastarache

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