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Northern Flicker perched on a branch

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Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Location: Monterey, California
Date photographed: July 1, 2026
Camera: Sony a6400
Lens: Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Focal length: 600mm
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 1000

A Northern Flicker pauses on a branch before returning to forage nearby.