Oriole

[Yarrow]

Finally!!
These birds have been eluding me for over a month or so. I knew they were nesting here, I heard them and spoke to people who spotted them, but alas my patience has paid off.
Everytime I got closer they flew off or played hide and seek with me. so these are not very close.
I cant remember the exact name ..Somthing like Northeastern Oriole?

I walked over to the lake the other day and there was the mom(?) feeding the babies, so I snapped off a few. There were also some babies flying about but I could not get then to stay still to get a good enough shot.

[julsoph]

How cool! I'd love to see some orioles around here.

Emily

[mn shutterbug]

Good feeling to finally capture one, isn't it. Now, you just need a much longer lens.

[Yarrow]

Wonderful feeling for sure. I really do need a longer lens. Its on my wish list.
Im going to try for some better shots. The lake where they are nesting is only across the street from me. lol

[paulnj]

Northern oriole, used to be baltimore oriole

The nest shot is very cool.

[Yarrow]

Thank you Paulnj.

I went back over on friday and someone had trimmed the tree and took the nest. I dont know what they did with it but I did hear the babies squawking so they are around somewhere. The branch the nest was on was hanging very low and they opened the lake for swimming last week So I think the local wildlife organization may have moved the nest so it wouldnt get disturbed.
Now I must find them again LOL

[paulnj]

Well look higher in that pinoak or in a neighboring tree. ANYONE who moves a nest to protect it knows not to move it too far away or the parents will never come back.