Saturday, May 16, 2015

Oriole Orange

Orioles love oranges

My husband and I were out birding on Thursday when we saw this atop a wooden seed feeder in a bird lover's side yard - an orange cut in two, one half on one end of the feeder and...

 Sticky feet?

the second half on the other side. The oriole tried both. (I'm wondering how the bird dealt with his juicy feet afterwards.)

Another oriole

Later I saw another oriole on the opposite side of the woods we were walking through. This male was singing a lovely song probably to attract a mate.

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45 comments:

  1. AndyMay 16, 2015 at 4:58 AM

    A beautiful and colour bird. After years of not seeing any I got excited this week when there was a pair in my backyard. They found nothing of interest and moved on.

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  2. Margaret Birding For PleasureMay 16, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    perhaps Andyshould have put an orange out for them to stay! They are such beautiful birds and great shots. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  3. eileeninmdMay 16, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    The Orioles are beautiful birds, I love their colors. Great sighting and photos. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  4. RevrunnerMay 16, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    It has been ages since I've seen one in person.

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  5. Gill - That British WomanMay 16, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    beautiful bird, so pretty! Have a good weekend.

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  6. AnvilcloudMay 16, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    Gotta love the pics with the oranges.

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  7. cieldequimperMay 16, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Oh my, what a glowing fella. I think I'd always have an orange handy!

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  8. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 16, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Oh the light in these shots is amazing. Not only is the oriole beautiful but the light surrounding....just wonderful :)

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  9. MadSnapperMay 16, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    he is so beautiful and almost the shade of the orange.. maybe they have a birdbath for sticky feet...

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  10. MaggidMay 16, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I keep watching for them here . . I'm told they pass through our area . . BUT, until now - on your post - i hadn't seen one . . SO, that you for the excellent view. (You're right, i wonder what they do with sticky feet . . hmmm)

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  11. AnonymousMay 16, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    A beautiful bird. I've seen only twice here. My orange halves do a good job attracting squirrels.

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  12. BirdmanMay 16, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I've seen them about here, not a lot but some. Beautiful shot with the orange.

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  13. LowellMay 16, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    That last shot is so beautiful! We had oranges in the yard of our previous house and sometimes birds would peck them to get the juice.

    I guess these things just lick their little "feet" to get 'em clean! :)

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  14. LoisMay 16, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Such a pretty bird! I have never seen one in person.

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  15. sonia a. mascaroMay 16, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful photos!
    Love the color of the Orioles and the oranges too!

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  16. KathyMay 16, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    They are such pretty birds. I'm not sure we have them here. Maybe once in a while but I don't think I've ever seen one. My mother was the bird person in the family and I'm not much of a birder.

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  17. Magia da InêsMay 16, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    ♬♪ه° ·.
    Imagens super bonitas.

    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.

    ╰╮✿
    ✿✿ه° ·.

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  18. jo(e)May 16, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    What stunning photos. The light is just right.

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  19. TexWisGirlMay 16, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    i've seen them here (rarely) and gotten them to eat grape jelly. amazing how they find what they need/prefer.

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  20. Bethany CarsonMay 16, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful shots of the orioles! I saw a couple last weekend, but wasn't able to zoom in far enough/quickly enough to get very clear photos.

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  21. Sylvia KMay 16, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Oh, such superb pics and such beautiful birds!! You do find and capture the so much beauty and what a great way to start my day!! Thank you, as always for sharing!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  22. Cranberry MorningMay 16, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    I'm always so excited to see orioles at our place. Such beauty in color and song! Great photos!

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  23. MontanagirlMay 16, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Great photos! The Orioles are starting to show up here as well. I have my Grape Jelly and Oranges out. They love both.

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  24. Linda W.May 16, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    So that's how they get their orange color....from eating oranges! :) Nice photos!

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  25. A Colorful WorldMay 16, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    Great sightings! Orioles are such gorgeous birds!

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  26. William KendallMay 16, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful captures!

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  27. Small City ScenesMay 16, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful bird with yummy orange. Love it!
    MB

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  28. Susan AndersonMay 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    That first one couldn't be better if you'd posed it yourself. It's a keeper!

    =)

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  29. RedPatMay 16, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    I've heard a few this spring but haven't been able to spot them! I need to put out oranges too! ;-)

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  30. VPMay 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    It looks so tiny! Excellent images!

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  31. GreenComotionMay 16, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Healthy living the good life and looking super pretty. That's the way to do it.
    Beautiful snaps.
    Have a Beautiful Day, Tina.
    Peace :)

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  32. UnknownMay 16, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Gorgeous birds! The colours are very pretty.

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  33. NatureFootstepMay 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    lol, both bird and orange shines beautifully. Trying to overpower the other. Should be added to Catching light coming Monday :)

    nfverk.blogspot.com

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  34. StephanieMay 16, 2015 at 6:54 PM

    Stunning bird shots!

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  35. Latane BartonMay 16, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Even though the oriole with the sticky feet was very enchanting, I absolutely loved the last photo. Stunning.

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  36. KateMay 16, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Wonderful photos! I've tried this with oranges. Alas, no luck1

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  37. Ruth HiebertMay 16, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    My Orioles like the oranges,but they really go after the grape jelly.

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  38. Pietro BrosioMay 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    These orioles are so cute, wonderful pictures!

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  39. KarlMay 17, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    Beautiful pics, they are so nice !

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  40. ElaMay 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    They are beautiful !!!
    Great pictures !

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  41. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©May 17, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Great shots, now I'm wondering maybe I can attract some orioles!
    ~

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  42. Jenn JilksMay 17, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    What a great idea!

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  43. Cathy H.May 18, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Beautiful captures! For the first time I had a male and female Oriole at my hummingbird feeder. They're gone now. I wish I had know about the orange, I'd have put one out for them!

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  44. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    I suppose that would make for some awfully sticky feet. Great captures!

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  45. kayerjMay 21, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    the sunshine sure makes this little fellow standout. I love this shot.

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