Baltimore Oriole juvenile by Jackie B. Elmore 8-30-2018 Lincoln Co. KY
This juvenile, first observed 6-26, keeps making appearances daily along with two adult males and another juvenile at the jelly feeder. Its upper mandible seems to have grown longer and more hooked as time passes.
Addendum: September 4 - All orioles, including this one, have migrated from the area as of 8-30, except for one adult male today. Sure hope this “crossbill” survives and returns next spring!
Baltimore Oriole juvenile by Jackie B. Elmore 8-30-2018 Lincoln Co. KY
This juvenile, first observed 6-26, keeps making appearances daily along with two adult males and another juvenile at the jelly feeder. Its upper mandible seems to have grown longer and more hooked as time passes.
Addendum: September 4 - All orioles, including this one, have migrated from the area as of 8-30, except for one adult male today. Sure hope this “crossbill” survives and returns next spring!