They're baaaack! Northern Flickers are here in Georgia again! Did you know they can eat up to 5,000 ants in one sitting? 🐜 They're migratory birds, traveling east and south in the fall, and can be found on the ground, digging for ants with their curved bill. Part of the woodpecker family, they are large birds (approximately 11" to 14" in length with a wingspan of 17" to 21") with striking plumage consisting of black, brown, light tan, red and yellow! These lovely photos were taken by one of our volunteers: Dana Brooks @lady.bird.brooks This male bird (with the beginnings of his black "moustache") was a patient of ours and was successfully released back to the Wild ! #FlyFree #northernflickersofinstagram #northernflicker #wildliferehabilitator