Baltimore Oriole

[AQUAJOE]

Just a few shots from today.

These were shot with Nikon 4800 ED and a Canon Optura 30.

[buzzsaw]

Nice to have those beauties back eh Joe? We have atleast set pair that are setting up nesting in the back part of our yard/neighbors yard, when those babies come I will be going through ALOT of Grape Jelly. I saw the Rose Breasted Grosebeak quite a bit today as well... I guess it helps when your outside doing projects. Keep posting those pics Joe!

[AQUAJOE]

I wish I had better camera's for the type of pictures I would like to take. I need to find a starter digital setup and a few lenses.

The funny thing about the Oriole's that came today they literally let me walk right up to them. I was within 3 feet of them when taking those pics.

I have not put out grape jelly yet. They are devouring the oranges I am putting out.

[buzzsaw]

It's so wierd how they won't touch the oranges here, and only chow on the grape jelly. Heres one of the male's thats keeping busy in the yard.

[AQUAJOE]

Very nice picture Buzzsaw. It's almost like they pose for ya. They look at you and it's if they are saying "Go Ahead Take My Picture".

[buzzsaw]

Thanks Joe, I didn't even notice earlier, but that Oriole is chowing on your suet!! I've never seen that before, however the Robins keep eating the fallen suet pieces under my suet log.

[AQUAJOE]

Yea they spent alot of time at the suet. In the dish next to the oranges had mealworms in it and they were chowing on those to. That was really ticking off the chickadees. They were chatting pretty heavily at the Orioles.

[WCS]

The Orioles at my feeders are hammering the suet plugs as well. This is the first year I have seen them eating suet. I also have an Oriole feeder and set out oranges and they visit all, but seem to prefer the suet.

[buzzsaw]

Another from last night.

[AQUAJOE]

HA see what I mean! The are hams or vane.

They pose. Almost everytime I take a picture of these birds they vogue on me.

[Blaze]

Nice, Buzz! They sure are beautiful. Now, a pic of my favorite Baltimore Oriole (back in the day):

Sorry, couldn't resist.