Sunday, August 26, 2012

Baltimore & Orchard Orioles

I am linking up my Orioles with World Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes
I posted this earlier but somehow it got out of sync. So do not worry, you have seen this post before.

I saw these birds during an outing at the local Hashawha Nature Center. I knew from previous summers that the Baltimore Orioles were nesting in the trees at the nature center but this was the first time I saw the Orchard Orioles.

The Baltimore Oriole has a black head and back with an bright orange rump and underparts. And the wing is orange and black. The Baltimore Oriole is the state bird of Maryland. The Baltimore Oriole can be attracted to feeders with oranges or grape jelly, they also like the sugar water feeders.

The Orchard Oriole is a brick orange color on its underparts and coverts and has white in the wings.

I love both the Baltimore Oriole and the Orchard Orioles, they are gorgeous birds with pretty colors. The females look more yellowish in color.

I hope you enjoyed my Orioles and post.
To see more beautiful birds check out Springman's World Bird Wednesday and Nature Notes.
Thanks to Springman for hosting World Bird Wednesday and thanks to Michelle the host of Nature Notes.
I also appreciate your visits and comment, have a great day and happy birding.

Hi Eileen..I didn't forget about you but haven't been on much. I figured I'd get over here just to say hello. These are so striking!! What lovely birds..you must of been jazzed. Well, I've been getting tests done..but its been slow and rather seems like a puzzle that's possibly becoming more clear? It doesn't look good but I still have a sense of humor (lol)Maybe I'll get a surge of energy..until then, thank you for thinking of me..keep up your fabulous work and adventures. I'll try to keep you posted. (warm hugs from the pacific)

Hi Eileen...I do love to hear a Oriole singing high up in a tree..such a beautiful song, and a beautiful bird!! We only have the Baltimore O.!! Nice photos!!I enjoyed your post from yesterday with the collages so many lovely things to see !!grace

Hi Eileen, Excellent photographs of these beauties! I occasionally hear and see a Baltimore Oriole here but have not gotten a picture recently. I am so glad you have showed an Orchard Oriole. Have a super good day!

Hi Eileen, thank you so much for identifying the bird in my post as an American Redstart, the first one I have ever seen. I can see the difference clearly from your photographs of the Baltimore Oreole, the Orchard Oreole is very pretty too. Thank you also for the tips on how to see them. Limberlost is going to be my favorite place to go I can see. I also have you to thank for pointing me in its direction as it's not that far from another favorite spot we have, Big Meadows. Have a great week!

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I am married and I have one son 22 years old. I am now retired as of Dec 31st 2014! I enjoy the birds and nature as much as I can.
I enjoy traveling, seeing new places
activities as hiking and birding. There are different kinds of birders and I only do it for the fun and to see the different birds. I keep one life list of all the birds I see whether they are birds seen in my backyard or in Costa Rica. I do have to admit I am not the best photographer, nor the best with words. But, I am trying and it is only for fun! Because, my photos are just for fun. I do not advertise nor do I sell any photos. Like I said, I am just blogging for fun!