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Alpha Challenge - F is for Flicker

 
 
Over at The Craft Barn blog the alpha challenge continues...  This week it's F but it has to be between Fe and Fr. (I wonder if the person who set this is in to the periodic table or has particular affection for Francium or Iron?!)
 
 
 
 
I chose Flicker, specifically the Campo Flicker who has the most beautiful of yellow feathers.


 
 
The science-y bit - actually it's a bit sparse this time as I couldn't find that much out.  It is abundant and of no concern but surely some one must have researched and studied them...  I will have another Google when I have a bit more brain power!!
 

 
 
And here is close up of the handsome chap.  It's another one I've added to my 'really want to see in real life one day' list.
 

 
 
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  1. Sioux P29 May 2013 at 17:42

    Lovely page, good choice, keen on birds but had never heard of this one. Well done, lovely and educational

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  2. Sue29 May 2013 at 17:48

    Lovely bird.

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  3. BJ29 May 2013 at 18:09

    Never heard of that bird but then I live in the UK. He looks a bit like a woodpecker on the tree like that. Super page, love birds. BJ

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  4. Annie29 May 2013 at 20:20

    I immediately thought flickr...the photo sharing site, lol, and wonder how you would illustrate that. this lovely bird is a lovely surprise. Great page creation!

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    1. Laura31 May 2013 at 10:59

      Haha! Not sure how I'd manage that...
      :)

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  5. TwinkleToes2day29 May 2013 at 21:02

    Visiting from the Craft Barn - gorgeous looking feathered friend. I agree with BJ, he does look like a woodpecker, but then I'm no twitcher, lol ;) Mo

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  6. lena-dailyscrap30 May 2013 at 19:07

    Lovely flicker - I've never seen one, but it reminds me of our woodpecker. Great idea!

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  7. Elaine31 May 2013 at 16:22

    Definitely looks like a woodpecker - great drawing once again!!

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  8. Maisie Moonshine1 June 2013 at 06:53

    Great pages again Laura, your dictionary must be looking like bird spotters guide by now - love your theme - inspired. MMx

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  9. carolfromkiwiland2 June 2013 at 06:20

    Beautiful page and painting. I am really enjoying your pages.

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  10. Joan2 June 2013 at 13:30

    Beautiful bird and great drawing, would love to see that bird, such lovely colours

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  11. Sandy2 June 2013 at 19:07

    This is also excellent for us blog watchers - we flicker here and flicker!! Wonderful bird on a great tree!
    Sandy

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  12. JansArtyJunk5 June 2013 at 17:40

    What a wonderful and unique word choice...and beautiful birdy page too :)

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  13. Scrapmate5 June 2013 at 23:27

    A striking bird - I am in admiration of your artistic abilities.

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  14. Sylvia6 June 2013 at 15:52

    Fabulous flicker page, love the colours of this bird it would be super to see one, alas I live in the UK so will make do with the woodpecker.

    Sylv xx

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  15. Julia S-W7 June 2013 at 20:11

    Great choice of word and I love your pages with that fab bird!
    Juliax

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  16. Claire7 June 2013 at 21:46

    Hi Laura, your pages are lovely and so unusual. Great drawing of the flicker, Claire x

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  17. Anonymous8 June 2013 at 13:05

    Great pages! I would love to see this bird one day...

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  18. Cocofolies8 June 2013 at 22:23

    Lovely pages Laura !!! Have a good end of week-end, see you on the next challenge ! ;) Coco x

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  19. Anonymous12 June 2013 at 13:21

    fantastic. Love the drawing once again.
    Thanks for playing with us at the Craft Barn
    Izzy

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