I was washing my dinner dishes this evening and watched this female Northern Flicker fly right at me and slam, with a loud THUD, into the window. She caromed onto the deck, right in front of the sliding door.
This is how I found her -
She was moving and blinking her eyes but was definitely out of it -
I let her alone for a bit, then eventually propped her up -
Where she stayed, still dazed and breathing heavy with her mouth opened -
Trixie was even concerned and checked in on her too. The flicker didn't care or seem bothered that Trixie was close. Still too dazed I imagine -
After close to 30 minutes or so of her not moving I went out and gave her a nudge. That seemed to wake her and off she flew.
What a beautiful bird, the pictures just don't do all the colors and details justice.
All's well that ends well!
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