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That’s Not a Hummingbird it is a Baltimore Oriole

By Lorraine

 
But just as exciting to see! Imagine our surprise to see a beautiful Baltimore Oriole on this dreary morning on the hummingbird feeder. We don’t remember ever seeing an Oriole in our yard.

 The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is a small icterid blackbird that averages 18 cm long and weighs 34 g. This bird received its name from the fact that the male’s colors resemble those on the coat-of-arms of Lord Baltimore.
(Source: Wikipedia)
 
I have now learned visits to hummingbird feeders aren’t uncommon

Baltimore Orioles forage in trees and shrubs, also making short flights to catch insects. They mainly eat insects, berries and nectar, and are often seen sipping at hummingbird feeders. Oriole feeders contain essentially the same food as hummingbird feeders, but are designed for orioles, and are orange instead of red and have larger perches. Baltimore Orioles are also fond of halved oranges, grape jelly and, in their winter quarters, the red arils of Gumbo-limbo (Bursera simaruba). Source: Wikipedia

 

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Comments

  1. Beth says

    May 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

    What beautiful photos! My mom often got orioles at her hummingbird feeders too.

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  2. Kristen says

    May 22, 2011 at 1:03 am

    What a lovely sight! Nature gives us more entertainment than Hollywood!

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  3. Life In a Little House says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Beautiful we have hooded orioles visit us they are very similar they love anythingthe hummingbirds do! You got some great pictures that is one way to brighten up a rainy day have a blessed weekend love Heather

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  4. gnee @ Singing With Birds says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    What a colorful little visitor. You have Baltimores and we have Bullocks. I have seen a few in my new yard. We are planting trees and getting feeders up….along with garage shelves, accessories, and taking care of grandchildren! Yikes…I sure have missed all of our trees and birds this Spring. Thanks for sharing yours!

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  5. Schnauzer Days says

    May 21, 2011 at 7:54 am

    Good Morning! Thanks for dropping by to see us, what a beautiful photo, you're very lucky to have such lovely birds visiting, have a lovely weekend, xxx

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  6. deb mills says

    May 21, 2011 at 3:49 am

    i am jealous, lol! we have orioles who come back every year and build a nest in a tree hanging over our patio. i see them up there and occasionally in a bush. i bought one of those orange feeders for orioles last year, have filled it with nectar, grape jelly and the half orange. and do they ever use the feeder? nooooo. your photos are gorgeous! maybe some day…. 🙂

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  7. Buttercup says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Fabulous pictures!

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  8. Sara says

    May 21, 2011 at 3:25 am

    He's stunning! Wishing you a happy weekend. 🙂

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  9. Penned Pebbles says

    May 21, 2011 at 2:37 am

    What a beautiful bird! Thank you for educating me about the Baltimore Oriole. Blessings!

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  10. mercedes scott says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:34 am

    Oh my, your photos are so lovely! What a wonderful Show & Tell post! Thank you so much for visiting me today and your nice comments 🙂

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  11. Garden Lady says

    May 21, 2011 at 1:26 am

    We have never seen one of these in our yard, and you were able to get a picture too, just beautiful. We have heard the hummingbirds chirping at each other, but have yet to see them at our feeders.

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  12. Ann says

    May 20, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    I've never seen one of those but they sure are pretty. How interesting they they like to visit hummingbird feeders. You got some great pictures of him.

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  13. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says

    May 20, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    How cool! Great shot of such a pretty bird!

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  14. Cindy says

    May 20, 2011 at 5:09 pm

    Beautiful! I've been enjoying seeing cardinals and goldfinches at our feeders.

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  15. Debbie says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    Good Morning! How pretty is that!! I have a humming bird feeder on my front porch…I am going to start watching closer for visitors. Have a wonderful day!

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  16. Lemon Lane Cottage says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    What a beautiful bird. I always amazed at the vibrant colors God wasn't shy about using in birds. So pretty!

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  17. Mildred says

    May 20, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    I have another blog friend in IN who was surprised to see an Oriole. Such a beautiful bird.
    Saying a prayer that your shoot goes very well tomorrow.

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  18. Janette@Janette's Sage says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    He is just beautiful…I have never seen one up close. We have a our humming bird feeder out and we are so enjoying the humming birds, but I don't think we will see what you saw.

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  19. Sue says

    May 20, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    Good Morning LDH,
    How cool is this!! I am always so thankful for the little gifts that God gives us each day.

    Thanks for sharing the recipe for tea, in your last post, I grow mint and had not thought about adding it.
    enjoy your day.
    Sue

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