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Just a bunch of branches
KC Foggin

Just a bunch of branches (Icterus galbula)

Oh and a Baltimore Oriole
Still widespread and common, but surveys show declines in recent decades. In the mid 20th century, Dutch elm disease killed many of the American elms that had been favorite nesting trees for this species in the past.
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Habitat
Their preferred habitat is open deciduous woodlands. Baltimore orioles also do quite well in community parks and suburban backyards. They forage in the treetops and commonly build nests in American elms, cottonwoods, and maples.
Location
Yard bird, Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Date taken
Feb., 2022
Scientific name
Icterus galbula
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS. plus a 1+1/4 extender, hand-held.
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bievreJJ
great photo of this beautiful oriole, captured in a great setting with lovely lighting, KC, love it, many tfs!!
 

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