Baltimore Oriole in Oxford

[nigelblake]

I managed to catch up with the Baltimore Oriole yesterday (18th december 2003) The bird was quite frustrating in that it spent a good deal of time visiting feeders and apple trees in gardens other than the usual site. It did show well enough for some images just after lunchtime, thank goodness!

[IanF]

Great shots as always Nigel :t:

[Steve]

Nice one Nigel :t:

[Reader]

Excellent shots Nigel. I'm hoping that it is still there on Saturday as I will go after it if it is. Hopefully it will be co-operative and allow me to take a photo also.

[birdtree]

Hi Nigel,
Very envious at this time! I live fairly local to this and have had commitments that have meant not been able to get there.
Hopefully get there later today.
Congratulations on photo's fantastic shots.

[nigelblake]

The current message re this bird..........

"1st-winter male still in Headington in a back garden on Northfield Road; there is access to the back garden for a small donation to a cat charity! "

............What a dilema!

[Michael Frankis]

Depends on the cat charity!

If it is one like America's 'Cats Indoors' which promotes keeping cats inside for their health and welfare, excellent!

Michael

[Beverlybaynes]

Beautiful pictures of what I think is one of 'our' most beautiful birds. I see them only in summer, so this is a real treat.