Lamar, Colorado

These interesting photos of a very cold Yellow-shafted Flicker, were taken by Randall Bridge of Lamar, Colorado. We have both Red-shafted and Yellow-shafted Flickers here in Southeast Colorado, and I was quite taken with Randy's two photos of this great creature. Since both species of this bird live here, there are a lot of intergrades and calling these birds one or the other can take a lot of observation. Thanks to Randy for sharing these two great photos with me.

Janeal W. Thompson