Nature My first Baltimore Oriole

My first Baltimore Oriole · 01:43 PM

While at ground level in the yard taking shots around the feeder I heard a different bird song coming from over 200ft away high in the trees.I could only get one hurried shot off and Ma Audubon said that it was a first year Baltimore Oriole.I see them on occasion but have never photographed one. Another bonus for me was the Hummingbird that found the 2nd feeder that is hanging off the deck. The goldfinches hang around all day and they like the Nijer seed with small sunflower chips in the mix.--It's going to be a great Spring and Summer hopefully.--charliezap
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daacon · 05-16-2013, 02:14 PM

Nicely done Charlie - really creamy bokeh on all these shots. Nice detail on the birds and nice picture of the set up.

**Bob Harris** · 05-16-2013, 02:17 PM

Now that you got a pic of a Baltimore Oriole, you'll have to post a pic of a Boston Red Sox. The color on the goldfinch is awesome Charlie, take care of your hummer you may have some babies soon.

**dadipentak** · 05-16-2013, 04:05 PM

I've never gotten a shot of an Oriole outside of the Ballpark. For that matter, I've only seen one a couple of times in my life.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-16-2013, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by dadipentak

an Oriole

This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird.

An amazing capture, I think that you may have this birding lark cracked you know.

**dadipentak** · 05-16-2013, 04:37 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird.

Well, the Baltimore part of the name originates in some religious dust-up you folks had over there. George Calvert Lord Baltimore, whose family crest featured black yellow & red, founded Maryland as a haven for British Catholics. The bird was named in his honor due to its colors (sorry--I mean, "colours") more than its abundance in this area.

charliezap · 05-16-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Nicely done Charlie - really creamy bokeh on all these shots. Nice detail on the birds and nice picture of the set up.

Thanks Dave.When the subjects cooperate it makes everything a lot easier to capture.--charliezap

Sagitta · 05-16-2013, 07:49 PM

FWIW, you can attract orioles using... I want to say orange slices? I'd have to look it up, but you can actively feed them with oriole-friendly foodstufs which will (hopefully) keep them near. He was probably hanging around for your hummingbird food - they'll go after that as well.

charliezap · 05-17-2013, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Now that you got a pic of a Baltimore Oriole, you'll have to post a pic of a Boston Red Sox. The color on the goldfinch is awesome Charlie, take care of your hummer you may have some babies soon.

Getting a picture of a Boston Red Sox should be easy Bob.Lately they are sluggish and easy to catch.

--charliezap

slowpez · 05-17-2013, 06:46 AM

This is going to come as a blow to you Charlie but the name Baltimore no longer applies to the oriole. It is now the Northern Oriole. Don't feel too bad as they have also taken the Louisiana Heron and renamed it the Tricolor Heron. Poor Audubon is most likely spinning in his grave. Looks like you are having a great time with that set-up. Keep it coming no matter what state they are from.

charliezap · 05-18-2013, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I've never gotten a shot of an Oriole outside of the Ballpark. For that matter, I've only seen one a couple of times in my life.

Originally posted by kerrowdown

This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird.

An amazing capture, I think that you may have this birding lark cracked you know.

Originally posted by Sagitta

FWIW, you can attract orioles using... I want to say orange slices? I'd have to look it up, but you can actively feed them with oriole-friendly foodstufs which will (hopefully) keep them near. He was probably hanging around for your hummingbird food - they'll go after that as well.

Hopefully before the summer is out I'll have a nice shot of a colorful Oriole.

--charliezap

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05-17-2013, 05:31 AM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Now that you got a pic of a Baltimore Oriole, you'll have to post a pic of a Boston Red Sox. The color on the goldfinch is awesome Charlie, take care of your hummer you may have some babies soon. Getting a picture of a Boston Red Sox should be easy Bob.Lately they are sluggish and easy to catch.--charliezap

05-18-2013, 09:00 AM	#11
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by dadipentak I've never gotten a shot of an Oriole outside of the Ballpark. For that matter, I've only seen one a couple of times in my life. Originally posted by kerrowdown This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird. An amazing capture, I think that you may have this birding lark cracked you know. Originally posted by Sagitta FWIW, you can attract orioles using... I want to say orange slices? I'd have to look it up, but you can actively feed them with oriole-friendly foodstufs which will (hopefully) keep them near. He was probably hanging around for your hummingbird food - they'll go after that as well. Hopefully before the summer is out I'll have a nice shot of a colorful Oriole.--charliezap

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nicely done Charlie - really creamy bokeh on all these shots. Nice detail on the birds and nice picture of the set up.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,805	Originally posted by dadipentak an Oriole This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird. An amazing capture, I think that you may have this birding lark cracked you know.

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dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by kerrowdown This sounds like it ought to be a breakfast cereal, rather than that highly coloured wee bird. Well, the Baltimore part of the name originates in some religious dust-up you folks had over there. George Calvert Lord Baltimore, whose family crest featured black yellow & red, founded Maryland as a haven for British Catholics. The bird was named in his honor due to its colors (sorry--I mean, "colours") more than its abundance in this area.

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charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nicely done Charlie - really creamy bokeh on all these shots. Nice detail on the birds and nice picture of the set up. Thanks Dave.When the subjects cooperate it makes everything a lot easier to capture.--charliezap

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Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	FWIW, you can attract orioles using... I want to say orange slices? I'd have to look it up, but you can actively feed them with oriole-friendly foodstufs which will (hopefully) keep them near. He was probably hanging around for your hummingbird food - they'll go after that as well.

05-17-2013, 06:46 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	This is going to come as a blow to you Charlie but the name Baltimore no longer applies to the oriole. It is now the Northern Oriole. Don't feel too bad as they have also taken the Louisiana Heron and renamed it the Tricolor Heron. Poor Audubon is most likely spinning in his grave. Looks like you are having a great time with that set-up. Keep it coming no matter what state they are from.

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