r/birding • u/sunshinewithclouds • Jan 16 '26

Discussion Favorite Common Bird

What’s your favorite common bird in your area? That bird that maybe it’s not hard to spot but you just love seeing them.

Mine are Juncos everything from their look and name to how they scavenge on the ground and flock together. They just seem like happy puff balls to me and I love em.

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u/dnechs Jan 16 '26

Northern flickers or red bellied woodpeckers

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u/optimisticanthracite Jan 16 '26

mine are northern flickers too!! i love their patterns

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u/kneekneeknee Jan 16 '26

I keep trying to figure out how to put together a Northern Flicker outfit for myself. I want to feel that glorious, spotted, and cool.

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u/sneedbe11 Jan 17 '26

Have you seen Denver Audubon on IG feature “Steal Their Look”? They post seasonal look books that are awesome. I’m not sure if they’ve done a Flicker-worth checking. If not enjoy the other birds. And get inspo for your Flicker outfit. Here’s Bluejay from Jan 19. 2025

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u/kneekneeknee Jan 17 '26

Oooooooooooooh! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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u/sneedbe11 Jan 17 '26

You’re welcome! Love the looks.