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.
August Wildflower Wednesday
5 years ago
Monday, June 13, 2011
What kind of bird is this?
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Oh, I don't know, but what a special treat!
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.
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.
Sorry, I don't know that one from here in NC. I'll try to go through my Peterson's Guide later today.
From Amrita, its such a pretty bird.
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.
I don't believe it is a Baltimore; maybe a Bullicks.
The middle picture looks exactly like the picture in my Stokes Bird Book, Spot-Breasted Oriole.
Not being a Floridian, I can't even surmise what it is, but she's a beaut.
Oh what a pretty bird. I have tried and tried to get Orioles to come to my yard with no takers.LOL!
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
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.
Yes I think Baltimore oriole is correct. great find in the garden. Some people put out dishes of grape jelly for them.
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
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. :-)
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.
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.
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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