Northern Flicker Nest.

[Daniel Cadieux]

A male keeping watch over two of the three nestlings (the third is hidden from view tucked comfortably inside the cavity. I photographed this nest for two complete mornings, and not once did I see the female come to the nest - only the male. I'm thinking she has perished, as in other years that I have observed flickers' nest both parents would share duties. I have to day that the male did a wonderful job! The nest was difficult to see, and although not apparent this was photographed through a keyhole between trees and leaves.

Canon 7DII + 500mm f/4 II + 1.4TC III, manual exposure, evaluative metering, 1/400s., f/5.6, ISO 800, natural light, handheld, FF, toned down dome highlights in he BG.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Wonderfull capture of this family, Daniel. Love the light and the position the father is in keeping an eye on the nestlings. Like your crop as well. Sad to hear the mother may have perished.

Geoffrey




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[Colin Driscoll]

This one made me smile, lovely.

[Paul Burdett]

A lovely composition Daniel. Really like the interaction between the "Dad and the kids". Great that you were able to get all birds sharp at f5.6...where was your focus point?
TFS

[Joseph Przybyla]

Couldn't be better. Everything spot on as always. Good HA on all, gnarly old tree a bonus. Thank you for sharing, Dan.

[John Mack]

Looking great. Vertical framing is spot on. Love how the adult is looking down at the chicks. This is one of my nemisis birds.

[David Roach]

Perfect framing (at FF through keyhole) and HAs all. You, you, you... make me jelly... :bg3: TFS