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Sat. Fun-"sit up straight"
ducbucln

Sat. Fun-"sit up straight" (Icterus cucullatus, Icterus bullockii)

This juvie Hooded Oriole was trying to figure out how to drink the sugar water. The male Bullock's Orioles finally got her to get up straight and drink. I see this every year and still have to laugh as I watch them.
Location
Kelseyville, CA.
Date taken
06-17-15
Scientific name
Icterus cucullatus, Icterus bullockii
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mark II, 100-400 II
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Oh that's really lovely Vicki - a super caption you've chosen for it too.

It's really interesting watching how youngsters learn how to go about things, isn't it.
 
lol What an absolutely brilliant and very funny SF image, Vicki !!! I love it. Thanks for sharing.
 
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LOL! Aw, teaching the young ones is not easy ;) A great moment to catch Vicki!
 
LOL...Its great to watch the behaviour of different birds, well captured Vicki.
 
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Great shot for SF Vicki!! Lovely detail and action. Love the one in the back showing through the feeder!! tfs it!!
 
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Brilliant behavioral picture Vicki!!!! I love the Oriole visible through the sugar water. Outstanding!!!!!!!
 
Very delightful, funny & interesting behavior, marvelous action capture, Vicki!! tfs.
 
Too sad that the greedy third bird has drowned in the sugar water. LOL. A great fun picture of it.
A superb picture in every aspect.
 

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