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Icterus galbula
The rich, whistling song of the Baltimore Oriole, echoing from treetops near homes and parks, is a sweet herald of spring in eastern North America. Look way up to find these singers: the male’s brilliant orange plumage blazes from high branches like a torch. Nearby, you might spot the female weaving her remarkable hanging nest from slender fibers. Fond of fruit and nectar as well as insects, Baltimore Orioles are easily lured to backyard feeders.
On my farm by a pond in prairie grass pasture.
Thank you forestdragon and karensaxton. I spotted this bird in the same tree that I got the picture of the orchard oriole and I thought it might be Baltimore but I wasn't sure. It only flew into the tree for a few seconds so I could only snap one picture....and not a very good one at that.
Spotted on May 3, 2013
Submitted on May 3, 2013
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