Tuesday, May 3, 2011

WBW -24 This Bird has a Sweet Tooth!

This time of year when we are trying to feed the hummers we may get this problem--BUT wow what a cool problem--When I was out west last year these birds amused me over and over not just with their bright beautiful color but with these antics--

This is the Bullocks Oriole form of the Northern Oriole (called the Baltimore in the Eastern US and Bullock's for the Western US)


Icterus galbula

They love to get at the Hummingbird Feeders and they will also come to fruit and there is an oriole food available at bird feed stores.

This is the Female and the male together...the female is at the top of the photo.



Fun Birds to watch and Enjoy !!!

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Northern Oriole Trivia: in the middle regions of the US around the great plains these 2 east/west orioles will interbreed and make birding ID'S dang hard for all of us!! The Hybrid is like the Baltimore but with a wide white wingbar of the Bullocks!
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29 comments:

  1. grammie gMay 3, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Sondra....omg..that second photo is so cute...
    I hung my hummingbird feeder last evening..first thing this morning ...Hummingbird!! So exciting every year...next is the Baltimore Oriole, should hear his call any day now, and yes he will try the hummer feeder for sure lol
    They get oranges...no I don't spoil them lol
    Beautiful photos and post,I wasn't aware of the other orioles!!!

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  2. Jen SanfordMay 3, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Oh heck yeah I would LOVE that kind of problem! Especially since my hummingbird feeder hasn't seen a hummer in awhile...

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  3. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    They are gorgeous! I love Orioles and wouldn't mind them in my yard either :D

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  4. mickMay 4, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    That would definitely be a fun 'problem' to have at the feeders. I imagine they eat lots more than the hummingbirds. Nice photos!

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  5. FotokarusellenMay 4, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    A great post and a beautiful set of images. Well captured.

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  6. Malgorzata IngstadMay 4, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I bought a book with all birds in the world and maybe I'll find this little beauty there. You are lucky to be able to feed them in you garden and off course, to take so nice pictures of them.

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  7. eileeninmdMay 4, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    They are beautiful birds, great captures!

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  8. Janine BolléeMay 4, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    What sweet images.
    That orange against the blue sky and the pair of them. Lovely.

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  9. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    They're beautiful!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. SpringmanMay 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Happy World Bird Wednesday Sondra! What amazing color! I can't wait to have the orioles arrive here in Michigan this spring. I've got a 2x6 board with nails stuck in the corners and a little plastic bowl tacked to the middle. Orange halfs are pushed on to the nails and grape jelly goes in the dish. Build it and they will come!

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  11. BirdingMaineMay 4, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I would love this problem too. Great captures! Still waiting for the first of the season Baltimore Orioles here.

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  12. jeanlivingsimpleMay 4, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Just wish you would send a couple of Orioles my way. How cool it must be to have them around. Outstanding captures!!!

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  13. TexWisGirlMay 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    these are beautiful birds and fantastic shots! we had an oriole stop by our hummer feeders once. i was fascinated. :)

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  14. RustedgrannyMay 4, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    What can I add that hasn't been said -nothing! Just wanted to let you know I stopped by and enjoyed.

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  15. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I want Orioles at my hummingbird feeder! Lovely birds, lovely shots.

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  16. theconstantwalkerMay 4, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Your birds and your images of them are beautiful Sondra. The Oriole is a stunning bird to see.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  17. Empty NesterMay 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    This is a bird that I've been dying to see! Your captures are just wonderful!

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  18. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Beautiful!! I would love to have this problem at my Hummingbird feeder! :)

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  19. BeckyMay 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I love these birds. I've never seen them before. Good trivia too. Thanks for stopping by.
    B.

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  20. FjällripanMay 5, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Beautiful birds with such nice coulors! Great capture to :) Thanks för your visit :)

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  21. Esther GarviMay 5, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    What a beautiful bird! Love the colours!!

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  22. LeonoraMay 5, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh what a beautiful bird, amazing colors! Lovely shots, great work!

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  23. NatureFootstepMay 5, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I think I saw some of them in Costa Rica. But not on feeders. :) Looks cool.

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  24. Cicero SingsMay 5, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    We don't get orioles here ... nice to see the pics.

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  25. Stewart MMay 6, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hi there - great pictures, I really like that last one - close enough to be clear, far enough back to place the bird in a "landscape" - I think that the way the twig goes from bottom left to top right really draws the eye across the shot and when you get to the top - bingo! There's the bird - splendid stuff!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  26. Inger-MMay 6, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    They are so cute and beautiful! Great shots!

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  27. Amila KanchanaMay 7, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Lovely birds! Our Black-hooded Orioles have a yellow and black complexion too,but they look quite different and are perhaps bigger.

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  28. Pat UlrichMay 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    such lovely birds! really nice shots!

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  29. oldcrow61May 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Wonderful photos.

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