West Tucson. My Flicker has brought her baby out to feed. Actually she feeds at the suet, flys up and feeds the waiting offspring. Just one but this is the 1st year I've seen a baby - who is already quite big. I never knew parents continued to feed the fledglings. I've seen the Gila Woodpeckers and finches do the same. Even male Gilas feed the young.
Thanks for this, Susan! Isn't it amazing to see all this bird behavior in your own yard?! And all you have to do it take some time and sit and enjoy it...
West Tucson. My Flicker has brought her baby out to feed. Actually she feeds at the suet, flys up and feeds the waiting offspring. Just one but this is the 1st year I've seen a baby - who is already quite big. I never knew parents continued to feed the fledglings. I've seen the Gila Woodpeckers and finches do the same. Even male Gilas feed the young.
Thanks for this, Susan! Isn't it amazing to see all this bird behavior in your own yard?! And all you have to do it take some time and sit and enjoy it...