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icterus cucullatus

  1. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    Just a quick post of 3 of the 15 lifers so far this trip. It helps to visit new places. This bird, for instance, was at Big Morongo - an oasis-like area just outside Joshua Tree National Park, which is in the Mojave Desert in southern California. Not a great shot through the thick foliage, but...
  2. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    Supposedly named for its orange hood, but seems like a misnomer. A proper "hood" should be dark. Historically, these orioles' northern limit was Southern California, but the planting of California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) into Northern California allowed this Palm specialist to expand...
  3. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    The first return migration from Mexico. was a lone male March 3rd, then no sightings until March 13 when several males appeared and have stayed nearby since. I haven’t seen a female yet but expect to soon.
  4. Hooded Oriole (male)

    Hooded Oriole (male)

    Hooded Oriole (Icterus cucullatus sennetti)
  5. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    This is the first time I have seen this species west of Arizona.
  6. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    This is the original video from which the still photo was frame grabbed. With sound you can hear their typical incessant "wheeep" call-note.
  7. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    This adult male put in an appearance atop a tall tree in our back yard. Historically, these orioles' northern limit was Southern California, but the planting of California Fan Palms ("Washingtonia filifera") into Northern California allowed this Palm specialist to expand its range. The first...
  8. If looks could kill...

    If looks could kill...

    This male Hooded Oriole does not look happy about the camera. Many of these orioles are staying near the nectar and jelly feeders. I may see six or eight males and a few females at a time. And they sure can fuss with one another. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hooded_Oriole/overview
  9. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    Return migration from Mexico. March 17th — The first sighting of this male Hooded Oriole in 2022 was two days ago. I didn’t get a decent picture then, but today he came to the grape jelly and paused long enough for this shot. This hooded and the bullock’s oriole visited my feeder only about four...
  10. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    This adult male appeared briefly at our hummingbird feeder outside our window. Historically, these orioles' northern limit was Southern California, but the planting of California Fan Palms (Washingtonia filifera) into Northern California allowed this Palm specialist to expand its range. The...
  11. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    I believe this very pale individual is an immature female. She visited our hummingbird feeder for a couple of days, but seems to have moved on. Historically, these orioles' northern limit was Southern California, but the planting of California Fan Palms into Northern California allowed this Palm...
  12. Surprise Hooded Oriole

    Surprise Hooded Oriole

    Hi Folks; Was out on the back porch just about dusk and noted some activity in the Aloe Vera blooms on the far side of the Garden. As I had never seen a Hooded Oriole here before, when I looked through my view finder I was surprised to see a Hooded Oriole feeding on the blooms. Flash required.
  13. Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus)

    Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus)

    Hooded Orioles (Icterus cucullatus) on the balcony, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  14. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    I know you are not supposed to show the feeder, but I like this angle ...
  15. Beeeeg hummingbirds

    Beeeeg hummingbirds

    Icterus cucullatus - bolsero enmascarado - hooded oriole Dad feeds sweets to recent fledgling. Kids!
  16. Icterus cucullatus

    Icterus cucullatus

    From Huejutla, Hidalgo, cloudy day.
  17. Hooded Oriole on Agave

    Hooded Oriole on Agave

    Hooded Oriole (Male) came around for a late visit this morning. and made my day. You might remember that Gina is going over to climb the 3 peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowden. Well, tommorow (Saturday) lucky them, the only day with no rain forecast for the week they should have a dry...
  18. Hooded Oriole

    Hooded Oriole

    Photographed at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ
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