hooded oriole

All over resort

Still feeding at least one of these youngsters although it's time for her to move on. My thoughts and prayers to all our forum friends during this terrible storm that's hitting them. Stay safe.

The wild verbascum plants are everywhere in our area right now. The finches, siskins and orioles love the tiny seeds and the bugs these plants attract. As you can see, this hooded youngster has the perfect bill for the task.

This youngster had a hard time trying to learn how to balance on the thin perch. Needless to say, they really put on a show for us as they are learning.

This youngster had a hard time trying to learn how to balance on the thin perch. Needless to say, they really put on a show for us as they are learning.

Third in the series...

This is a composite image. The purpose is to provide a view of both genders in the same frame.

Went to an area called "Jesse James Camp" ( actually a residential area), as it was reported that Hooded Orioles were nesting in a stand of palm trees. Sure enough, they were there. In fact, there were several males and females in the same tree. This raised questions with my brother...

Hooded oriole thinking, "If I slink down low, maybe she won't see me." Couldn't get any clean shots of the hooded orioles last year when they weren't on the feeders, but I've finally learned to anticipate their movements. And they've also been less "flighty" with my presence.

FOS, a week overdue but he finally arrived. I'm still waiting for the first Bullock's to arrive-also late.

Just four left now and they'll probably be leaving soon. Sure will miss these beauties.

We're hearing youngsters in the nests around our house. Hopefully they'll come to the feeders soon.

Arrived a day early, but just as beautiful as ever. So far there are two males and just one female but I expect more to arrive soon.

Arrived 2 days earlier than last year. I can always count on the orioles to arrive about the same time. The females should start arriving next week.

Sadly I had to say goodbye to our last three orioles. The bees arrived and they loved the wide open feeder ports in the hummer feeders. It's really sad to watch the young orioles as they wonder what is wrong and why they can't get inside the feeders to drink any longer (the feeders now have...

This is one of our youngsters that just arrived at our feeders. I haven't seen an adult for a couple weeks but I guess they're around somewhere.

This youngster is starting to get more bright yellow feathers. Thanks to all of you for your kind comments on my photos.

The yucca blooms which are full of pollen and insects which attract the orioles and hummingbirds. We're still having computer problems so forgive me if I don't get to comment on your pictures.

This is an immature male.

When the nectar producing flowers in the desert all bloom, the local birds all are in heaven!

This guy just jumped right in the middle......water was a flyin' all he needed was a bar of soap!! Yep, just way to much fun!!

I was just having way to much fun watching these Hooded Orioles play in the water today!! Not a lot of work getting done!! LOL

This Hooded Oriole was having a great time, showering in the fountain, right out side my gallery door. He ended up with a crowd waiting for their turn. On side note, has anybody ever seen a House Finch with this coloring? He looks to me to be a bit of a cross between a Purple finch and the...

One hooded arrived three days early but another male arrived right on time and he even brought the first male bullock's with him. I love to keep track of the arrivals but if they're late I do worry if they're okay. Had to catch this one through the window.

When the flower bloom here in La Paz, Mexico, all the nectar eating birds truly have a feast!