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Northern Flickers Battle for a Nest Hole at Sunrise

A Northern Flicker wakes me up as it drums on a noisy metal lid, has a fight, and chases another around a tree and a pole to establish its territory. It also finds a mate and they excavate a cavity in the tree for a nest hole. Later the sleepy bird is seen closing its eyes while trying to keep watch over its home. This amateur wildlife video captures: Territorial drumming behavior A brief male rivalry Cooperative nest excavation Sunrise “cuckoo clock” views of bird inside the cavity Filmed carefully from a distance (without a tripod), trying not to disturb the birds. If you’ve ever heard mysterious metallic tapping in your neighborhood, this may be the reason. Chapters 0:00 – Loud Drumming Wakes Me Up 0:07 – Identifying the Northern Flicker 0:20 – Two Males Compete for the Nest Hole 0:34 – Why Flickers Drum on Metal 1:05 – Rivalry Around the Tree and Pole 1:25 – Excavating the Nest Together 1:45 – Watching for Crows, Squirrels & Starlings 2:09 – Better Morning Light Angle 2:58 – Nest Renovation & Repeated Entry 3:16 – More Aggressive Excavation 4:11 – Sunrise “Cuckoo Clock” View 4:30 – A Tired Bird After Hard Work 4:42 – Final Thoughts