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Monday, June 13, 2011

What kind of bird is this?

Good morning Folks ~ As I was sitting here at my computer I saw a flash of yellow/orange color outside the window. It was a bird flitting around in the orange flowering vine, then flew off. I grabbed my camera and headed outdoors and found not just one but two of these. They hardly sat still so the pictures aren’t that great, plus they were up on the phone lines.

It reminds me of an Oriole but I don’t know if they are here in FL. I’ve not seen these before.

Here are the pics, and thank you in advance for the i.d.

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18 comments:

  1. DarlaJune 13, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh, I don't know, but what a special treat!

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  2. sweetbayJune 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Looks like a Bullock's Oriole. They do overwinter in western Florida but it's a bit late for him to be there. Birds show up in all kinds of places they're not "supposed" to though.

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  3. MeemsJune 13, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh, I wish I had my Florida birds book handy~~ that one is a beaut. I can't wait to see what it is either. I've not seen one like it here that's for sure. Hope someone can help you out with the ID.

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  4. F CameronJune 13, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Sorry, I don't know that one from here in NC. I'll try to go through my Peterson's Guide later today.

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  5. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    From Amrita, its such a pretty bird.

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  6. Lemon Verbena LadyJune 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    My Sibley book says that Baltimore orioles do come to Florida, FlowerLady! Can't see any other choice. I had a male fly right by me in the garden yesterday! It's that time of year for you and me! Maybe a birder will tell you for sure.

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  7. Nellie from Beyond My GardenJune 13, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I don't believe it is a Baltimore; maybe a Bullicks.

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  8. gldJune 13, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    The middle picture looks exactly like the picture in my Stokes Bird Book, Spot-Breasted Oriole.

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  9. GRACE PETERSONJune 13, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Not being a Floridian, I can't even surmise what it is, but she's a beaut.

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  10. LonaJune 13, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Oh what a pretty bird. I have tried and tried to get Orioles to come to my yard with no takers.LOL!

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  11. FloridagirlJune 13, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    I'm thinkin' maybe a Spot-Breasted Oriole, a native of Central America that has become established in SE Florida. Check out this page: http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/666/_/Spot-breasted_Oriole.aspx

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  12. VetsyJune 13, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Flower Lady I agree... that is a beautiful surprise to find in your tree..I believe it is a Streak-backed Oriole. check this site out.

    http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/667/_/Streak-backed_Oriole.aspx

    Or go to whatbird.com and type in oriole.

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  13. Randy EmmittJune 13, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Yes I think Baltimore oriole is correct. great find in the garden. Some people put out dishes of grape jelly for them.

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  14. BalishaJune 13, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    It's a spot breasted oriole..they came to S. Florida in the 1940's.What a treat to see a new bird. We have lots of Baltimore Orioles...they come for grape jelly. I don't know your fellas tastes, but maybe if you put grape jelly out...it may stay. Balisha

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  15. SusanJune 14, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Hi FLowerlady...What a special treat to have such a colorful bird in your garden, and what a smart bird he is for choosing your garden. Get your grape jelly out. :-)

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  16. LizJune 14, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Hi FlowerLady,
    I just wanted to say a huge thanks to you for following along with Matt's and my adventures in New Zealand. I have loved getting all your comments, and it means the world to know that you're reading my blog and following along. I'm sorry I haven't gotten over to your site to comment more, but our internet time was usually limited and there was generally lots of surfing and things to be done :) Now that I'm home, I promise I'll be here regularly!

    Thanks again.

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  17. jerilandersJune 14, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Rainey, For some weird reason you have disappeared from my dashboard... So I am signing up as a follower again. I do not know how that happened! I think the bird is a Scarlet Tanager, Baltimore Orioles have a black head, I believe.

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  18. L. D. June 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    It is a beautiful bird and you captured it in among your wonderful flowers. Great shots. The granola in the other two posts does look very delicious. You make so many good foods.

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