Video: Orchard Oriole

This morning, we were greeted by snow and this happily singing Orchard Oriole. I usually get one male visitor per season, and it is always a special occasion. They are slightly smaller than the Baltimore Orioles. I had left the feeder out for the night, and it seems the edge was a little sticky. I cleaned it right away this morning. This is a good reminder to not offer grape jelly in large containers or plates and cleaning those regularly. The sticky residue can easily get on bird feathers or feet, making it harder for them to fly. Snow in May is pretty crazy and unusual, but I also haven’t seen any hummingbirds this year yet either.