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FEMALE BALTIMORE ORIOLE BUILDING THE NEST 1199-052

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Pennypack Trust, PA, USA

 

The male Baltimore Oriole brought nesting material to the female, who wove it into a basket like nest hanging from a branch.

 

The rich, whistling song of the Baltimore Oriole, echoing from treetops near homes and parks, is a sweet herald of spring in eastern North America. Look way up to find these singers: the male’s brilliant orange plumage blazes from high branches like a torch. Nearby, you might spot the female weaving her remarkable hanging nest from slender fibers. Fond of fruit and nectar as well as insects, Baltimore Orioles are easily lured to backyard feeders.

 

Nikon D7200 with 500mm f4, 1.4 converter and fill flash.

1/320 f8 ISO 640

 

 

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Uploaded on June 7, 2016
Taken on May 11, 2016