Mostly images of birds found in our region of Northampton County, NC.
(Image above is Potecasi Creek at Burnt Bridges)

Monday, January 17, 2011

Orchard Oriole


The Orchard Oriole, Icterus galbula, Is a rare visitor to our yard.  We had a nesting pair in 2009, but I don't think they nested last summer.  The male could be confused with the American Robin at first glance.  The female seems to be less timid than the male.

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