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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Oriole flegdling

Baltimore Oriole male - From 6.12
On one of my recent small birding walks, I noted the usual Baltimore Orioles flying about. I had not seen them as much the last few weeks, due to sitting on their nest (I presume). May and June get a bit quiet compared to April and early May, as all the birds stop worrying over getting mates and are sitting on their nests. Where-ever this female went, I heard almost a pishing sound, and saw it was a juvenile whining/crying for food. I now know the "song" of the juvenile Balitmore Oriole (i am sure not too specific) Sad to say I had no shots of the actual feeding process, but these are such pretty birds I had to share.
Mom has a juicy breakfast - From 6.12
youngster is excited for the food - From 6.12
Dad watching to make sure all is safe, he has his eye on that odd guy in a hat who keeps watching - From 6.12
From 6.12

8 comments:

  1. Julie G.July 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I am thrilled whenever I spot a Baltimore Oriole. They are especially beautiful birds. Wonderful photographs, Dan! I especially like the shot of the mom with insects for her little one(s). Fantastic!

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  2. Laurence ButlerJuly 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Nice shots Dan! Baltimores are beauties. I must admit, I even prefer them to the city itself...

    It's great to seem some nice Oriole footage now. Their activity has dropped off considerably in Phoenix at the moment.

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  3. Hilke BrederJuly 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    I love the deeply saturated colors of the images!

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  4. UnknownJuly 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    That vibrant orange color sported by orioles is what hooked me on birding. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your images Dan. Happy birding!

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  5. Dan HuberJuly 17, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Thanks very much for the kind comments all

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  6. Kathie BrownJuly 18, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    Wonderful shots Dan. Are these from CT or VT?

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  7. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Wonderful photo series Dan! Love the beautiful Baltimore Orioles. :-)

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  8. Dan HuberJuly 24, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Thanks very much Kathie and Linda - these are actually from CT.

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