We looked outside during dinner and watched a bird investigate a hole in a small tree about 20 feet from the house. Binoculars helped us identify it as a Northern Flicker of the Yellow-Shafted form. It spent about an hour inside the hole occasionally taking time to look outside. It might have considered it as a home. That would be nice.
Our View From Iowa 
Great shot. Seems I always say that to you, though it’s true.
Thank you for those kind words.
What a sight. So sweet.
What a very pretty bird.
We see them often. But, they don’t stay close by for long. This one treated us to a lengthy visit and it returned again late in the day.
A flicker would indeed be a nice dinner guest to have around this spring. Great shots JIm.
Thanks. They are welcome.
Your welcome and hope you and the Flicker are having a wonderful weekend.