A flicker takes flight! A Northern Flicker patient was released after spending nearly a month at Tri-State. The kind folks who brought us the woodpecker suspected she had hit a window. She was found on the ground, and a hawk was circling above. Initially, the patient couldn’t stand or fly. With expert care and time, the yellow-shafted flicker recovered from her injuries and demonstrated a healthy appetite and strong flight. Thanks to the many hands that helped in its recovery process, this beaut

That loud drilling sound on the side of your house? It might be a Northern Flicker — the most widespread woodpecker species in North America. We have more info, audio, and more, including how ABC programs help it to thrive: https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-flicker/ | American Bird Conservancy

This Northern Flicker was brought in a few weeks ago with head trauma. Watch one of our fantastic interns, Feli, release him back into the wild! | North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre