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10-JUL-2010 Jeanne Dammarell

Northern Flicker Rescued Baby

Spokane County, Washington

Several years ago the Pileated Woodpeckers built this nest hole in a pole supporting Federal power lines. A year later the Kestrals raised a brood. In 2010 the Bonneville power agency sent a crew to replace the pole. My friend Tina Wynecoop noticed little heads peeking out as the crew worked and asked them to gently lower the pole down. They did so, then sawed off the six feet section and gently tied it to another pole. The parents returned and fed the chicks, who fledged a few days later.

Canon EOS 7D
1/250s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Aivar Mikko18-Feb-2011 16:09
Happy nest owner, excellent sharpness, colors and details!
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