tlk: The Morning walk....

Monday, June 8, 2009

The Morning walk....

One of Saturdays many bird sightings was a visit from this young Orchard Oriole! I was told he was a first spring male, recognized by the black bib down to his chest. He certainly had a lot to say...so early in the morning. What a nice way to start a morning walk!

18 comments:

Dawn Fine said...: Very nice photos Tina!What a great visitor to have!; June 8, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Shelley said...: You got some really cute photos!!; June 8, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Ruth's Photo Blog said...: The perfect start to the day.; June 8, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Betsy Banks Adams said...: Wow Tina... I have never seen a bird that looked like this one. That black beard is quite different....

I'll have to remember this one---an Orchard Oriole... Thanks!!!!

Hugs,
Betsy; June 8, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Gail said...: This bird I have never seen...; June 9, 2009 at 2:26 AM
Eve said...: Wonderful Tina! Sometimes it so hard to tell who those youngins are!!; June 9, 2009 at 3:14 AM
NCmountainwoman said...: Sweet bird. I can almost hear the singing.; June 9, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Craig Glenn said...: I love morning walks! Great photo's Tina.

Craig Glenn; June 9, 2009 at 8:31 AM
George said...: You got great pictures of this young bird. That's one of the advantages of a morning walk.; June 9, 2009 at 8:47 AM
lazyclick said...: Very nice shots of the bird. The bird looks very colorful and you have also got the view with black bib.; June 9, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Nick S said...: Just lovely Tina ! They have been seen in Saskatchewan lately too..so maybe I'll get a pic of one someday..; June 9, 2009 at 9:50 AM
FAB said...: Excellent morning sighting Tina. I bet the sound was good as well?; June 9, 2009 at 2:31 PM
Neal said...: How do you manage to get such good photos? What kind of camera do you have?; June 9, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Peggy said...: I love the first years! So colorful and unique coloring! Nice find!; June 10, 2009 at 3:15 AM
Unseen India Tours said...: Fantastic Images !! I Hope You Had A Great Day !! Loved It..Also I Have Started My Own Website And Would Like You To Have A Look At It.I Would Love To Have Your Comments On That Also.Unseen Rajasthan; June 10, 2009 at 12:07 PM
This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...: Tina: What a neat bird, that is one I don't know.; June 10, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Leedra said...: Never seen one of these. Nice capture.; June 10, 2009 at 7:58 PM
jalynn01 said...: Orioles are such a treat...the orange and black always puts a smile on my face!I don't see the Orchard but the Baltimore here. And on down I loved all your birds, but the baby chickadee was just ahhh so endearing! I haven't had any nest at my house.; June 11, 2009 at 1:43 PM