tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post117020885880034093..comments2024-01-16T17:40:13.951-05:00Comments on Somewhere in NJ: Surprise at the feeder and questionsLauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170422051885147532007-02-02T08:14:00.000-05:002007-02-02T08:14:00.000-05:00I would have been late for work!!What a wonder to ...I would have been late for work!!<BR/>What a wonder to find an oriole here in winter.Endmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711896605197134394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170295084325263212007-01-31T20:58:00.000-05:002007-01-31T20:58:00.000-05:00I usually have a half dozen books in some state of...I usually have a half dozen books in some state of digestion all about the house. (I even have one in my desk drawer at the office, but don't tell anyone!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170286444771401672007-01-31T18:34:00.000-05:002007-01-31T18:34:00.000-05:00I love to sit and watch the birds here usually a c...I love to sit and watch the birds here usually a cardinal family adopts us in the summer. Alas our squirrels are way too aggressive even with a squirrel guard they manage to empty it in one day. They jump off a tree limb and knock the goodies to the ground. Love the pics. Send that beautiful bird thisa way.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645641129813500105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170282453442835812007-01-31T17:27:00.000-05:002007-01-31T17:27:00.000-05:00Lovely bird and what a mystery. I never get the s...Lovely bird and what a mystery. I never get the super colorful birds here. I enjoy seeing them at other people's feeders though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170280276084741322007-01-31T16:51:00.000-05:002007-01-31T16:51:00.000-05:00First impression is a Baltimore, but I don't have ...First impression is a Baltimore, but I don't have the banding manual handy and I'm just too darn lazy to go over to the Observatory building right now and get it - but I'll check the details tomorrow. Probably won't help much unless it's in the hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170276807582137922007-01-31T15:53:00.000-05:002007-01-31T15:53:00.000-05:00Even though it was darkish, the pictures are aweso...Even though it was darkish, the pictures are awesome. What a treat that must have been. The only birds staying around here are birds of prey and Canadian Geese. Lucky you!dmmgmfmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872482306885344135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170270760885538952007-01-31T14:12:00.000-05:002007-01-31T14:12:00.000-05:00My thought too is that this is a first year bird, ...My thought too is that this is a first year bird, and got left behind when the others went south. <BR/><BR/>They suggest putting out mealworms for bluebirds in the spring. Maybe this guy would appreciate some? You can get them at most pet stores, they are reptile food. <BR/><BR/>But if you start feeding, it'll be a winter-long commitment. He's gonna be lucky if it makes it through the cold weather. You can fight Nature, but don't let it get you down if Nature wins.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15597630887713954960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170268573648673982007-01-31T13:36:00.000-05:002007-01-31T13:36:00.000-05:00My thought is that the bird has been subsisting on...My thought is that the bird has been subsisting on insects that have been around thanks to the mild temperatures we've had. Now that the cold and snow have started to arrive, the availability of food is dwindling and it's finding your feeder to be a nice place to get some food. Maybe he's slowly moving south now and has found your feeder along the way. Maybe he's realized it's too late in the season to think about migrating.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170267516768985322007-01-31T13:18:00.000-05:002007-01-31T13:18:00.000-05:00Beautiful oriole! We get them at the jelly feeder...Beautiful oriole! We get them at the jelly feeders in spring and early summer. Once the young have fledged they sem to disappear. <BR/><BR/>No one has answered the question yet, why do some birds stay behind, and when conditions are tough, whay don't they leave for south? I NEED TO KNOW!!Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170261839633439752007-01-31T11:43:00.000-05:002007-01-31T11:43:00.000-05:00I can't help with the ID, or answer any of your qu...I can't help with the ID, or answer any of your questions, but I do appreciate seeing that very beautiful bird at your feeder. Why are they so far north this time of the year? That worries me.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170243180292645972007-01-31T06:33:00.000-05:002007-01-31T06:33:00.000-05:00Wow...how magnificent! I've never seen an oriole ...Wow...how magnificent! I've never seen an oriole here.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170216047075775642007-01-30T23:00:00.000-05:002007-01-30T23:00:00.000-05:00I have to agree with everyone! This looks like a ...I have to agree with everyone! This looks like a Baltimore Oriole and although the lighting isn't the best, the Baltimore is more orange like this bird where the Orchard Oriole should have more of a red coloring in it!!! And if this is a female, the head pattern would be a 100% sure Baltimore where the Orchard's don't have any black in the head (according to Sibley's guide)! <BR/><BR/>Time to pull out the cookies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170214992067419452007-01-30T22:43:00.000-05:002007-01-30T22:43:00.000-05:00Baltimore and Bullock's Orioles were lumped togeth...Baltimore and Bullock's Orioles were lumped together as Northern Oriole for a while, but have since been split again. <BR/><BR/>This bird definitely looks like a Baltimore Oriole to me. Female Baltimore Orioles have more contrasts in their plumage, from the brownish head to bright orange breast to pale belly to bright orange undertail coverts. Orchard has more of a continuous yellow coloration from head to vent, and a greenish rather than brownish head. I would guess this is a first winter bird, but I don't know the plumage sequences well enough to be sure.<BR/><BR/>Great bird!John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170212506530321172007-01-30T22:01:00.000-05:002007-01-30T22:01:00.000-05:00The in-between birds are tough for me, too. Is th...The in-between birds are tough for me, too. Is the Northern the same as the Baltimore? <BR/>I have yet to have any type of oriole here. I waste alot of oranges and grape jelly. I'm still hoping.<BR/>I am reading two books simultaneously. The History of Love by Nicole Kraus and Between, Georgia by Joshlin whats-her-name.<BR/>It's slow going when little ones are around.Susan Gets Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216170589750418861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-1170211815075306112007-01-30T21:50:00.000-05:002007-01-30T21:50:00.000-05:00I've seen Orioles here in the warm spring and summ...I've seen Orioles here in the warm spring and summer but not at this time of year! If I weren't so tired, I'd help, Laura. Mon@rch will know. But that's a great looking bird. I'll check back in tomorrow after I get 7 hours of snooze. You are reading? I haven't read in weeks and I miss it. I look at the four books in progress on the nightstand and turn off the light.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.com