The orange mood-boosters
have taken proper residence, and their songs can be heard in the tree tops all day now. There are more than six individuals visiting, adult males and females as well as non-breeding birds. It is interesting to see their color variants, ranging from yellow to yolky to deep orange. They have also begun to build nests, as can be seen by the one that stopped by on her way to the construction site.
The Orioles
have been extra busy at the feeders recently, and I am expecting to see their babies in the yard soon. I have already heard their gentle little calls in the trees yesterday. The Orchard Oriole is also still coming, and I am hoping that maybe this year, it might bring a young one to the feeder too. In the meantime, the adults are enjoying the amenities the yard has to offer and make the world prettier with their vibrant colors and songs. Come good into the week!
Sunday sunshine!
Baltimore activity is still quite high, even though this will soon change when the first ones start their fall migration. I always thought it was interesting to see their plumage variety, so here is a little gallery. I especially love the “Sunrise Tequila” one.
Vitamin O for Global Big Day
The Baltimore Orioles have taken over the yard, despite snow and hail and frosty temperatures. I love how different they can look, and these photos show some of their variety. As far as I can tell, these are a female and a male, and the “leopard head” could either be a female or a young male. Are you participating in Global Big Day today?
