The Baltimore Oriole | A Bird Watchers Favorite

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Due to their beautiful color and delightful song, they make for a pleasant guest in backyards and gardens. In this video learn about what they eat and how you can attract them to your feeders as well as how to identify males and females.
🔴🔴How to Attract a Baltimore Oriole: • How to Attract a Balti...
Timestamps and Common Questions:
00:00 What does a Baltimore Oriole look like
00:28 Baltimore Oriole Male and female differences
01:28 How big is a Baltimore Oriole
01:53 Their name explained
02"17 Where to find a Baltimore Oriole
02:45 What do Baltimore Orioles like to eat
03:34 Baltimore Oriole calls and sounds
04:29 Baltimore Oriole behaviors
05:15 How to attract a Baltimore Oriole
06:10 Population status and conservation
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@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

🔴How to Attract a Baltimore Oriole: ▶kzfaq.info/get/bejne/irWpf8qFtNanmIE.html

@robertrhodessr3664 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leslie for the clear concise presentation coupled with your fondness for all things birding! Something all of us birdlovers appreciate! I loved hearing the difference and seeing examples of junior, female and adult males' coloring. I have seen juveniles that I wasn't sure if they were really orioles, but now I know they were. Living in rural Medina Ohio, I enjoy learning as much as I can about the birds we love and their great contributions as well as how our life practices affect their health and survival.

@generaljimmies3429 3 жыл бұрын

We have a bird here in Southern California that looks almost identical to these Baltimore Orioles, except the orange(that how it looks on my screen)feathers are a VERY bright yellow and the call is different.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertrhodessr3664 Hi Robert, thank you for the kind words. I am really glad you enjoyed this video and that it helped you to know what the juveniles look like. Take care

@Jeni-ow1kl 3 жыл бұрын

I show your videos to ALL OF my family & friends!!:))

@generaljimmies3429 3 жыл бұрын

Upon further investigation I have discovered that I have a male Hooded Oriole in my neighborhood. Skittish little guy.

@leehartlee2970 11 күн бұрын

On my vacation to my and my brother's property in Upstate NY, there was a beautiful male Oriole, singing and taking a bath in a frying pan by our grill next to our screen house! My sis in law had been up and told me that there was an orange bird hanging around that was so beautiful, and there it was! I wish I had my phone camera ready but I couldn't take m y eyes off of it! It made me so happy!

@richardcook555 3 жыл бұрын

Grow common milkweed to attract orioles. The female spends 2-3 days in May stripping fibers off old milkweed stems for her nest.

@BirdsandGhibliFan 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! I got a free bag of milkweed seeds from Wild Birds Unlimited to attract Monarch butterflies and caterpillars, so it’s even more exciting to learn that they can attract Orioles, too. 😁

@inkywaffle 3 жыл бұрын

my dad built an oriole feeder recently. We finally saw one yesterday!

@nestoralegre6125 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure that Oriole will spread the word and you will have a lot more coming✌🕵

@KaijuDino 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to attract em?

@inkywaffle 3 жыл бұрын

@@KaijuDino Only a day or two.

@KaijuDino 3 жыл бұрын

@@inkywaffle cool!

@birdingthenation 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaijuDino i put oranges out at my feeders and one came 5 minutes later.

@GeorgeVirginia 3 жыл бұрын

To everyone who shared these videos --> Thank You. I am 51 and in Virginia and have never seen an Oriole., except in Baltimore at the baseball field and they were humans. Wonderful video.

@gwendolynsinclair 3 жыл бұрын

😉

@Bob-Maplethorpe 11 ай бұрын

I live in Canada near Niagara Falls. I saw my first BO in my late 40s while cycling and was shocked. They are striking in real life.

@RobBrannon88 3 ай бұрын

Living in Cincinnati for 35 years and still haven’t ever seen an Oriole 😕. One day…

@fireesh9789 3 жыл бұрын

When the cutie bent over and looked at camera I saw his tongue! It looks like that of a hummingbirds. Never knew that!😃

@twxlightedits3634 3 жыл бұрын

One day I was standing on my porch.. Then I see a Baltimore oriole. " I know that bird...it's from Lesley!" It was in an apple tree 🌳...its bright colors were magnificent, And his song was so calming.😋💕😇

@mybestideas1 2 ай бұрын

Just today, I've first heard the most delightful bird song, that I've never heard before, and then this flame orange feathery small bird in my apple trees. I googled and found this was Baltimore Oriole (I'm on the eastern coast in Canada).

@tomgoss9765 3 жыл бұрын

As a kid I learned Birds from my Dad, this was one of the first birds I learned.

@shenke2007 Ай бұрын

I learned about birds all by myself

@fionaproctor6330 3 жыл бұрын

Leslie, first let me say how much I enjoy your videos and the timbre of your voice. 25 years ago I wanted to see the Baltimore oriole in the widely diverse community of my ravine yard in Niagara Ontario. 6 years of putting up out orange halves in the trees I was finally rewarded with the splendour of the Baltimore oriole and its crisp song. Since then, mostly every may 2 (occasionally may 1st) I am delighted by these special little friends until they say goodbye in early October. I have observed their lightning speed and acrobatics as they dart out of a tree to capture an insect in flight. I refill nectar and 4 jelly feeders daily, having gone through a record 45 500 ml jars of grape jelly in a season. A bushel and a half of Concord grapes each autumn is cooked down and canned up for these delightful creatures. Thank you for another wonderful video.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Fiona, that is so kind of you to say. Thank you. Your telling of watching the Orioles was nice to read. Just imagining them in my mind, how they behave and such I would be enthralled watching those lovely birds.

@jacquipollard645 2 ай бұрын

I live in Connecticut and have had Baltimore Orioles at my house for several years. This year I have more then I have had in the past. They even squawk at me while I’m in the garden if their jelly cup is low!! I have them as well as purple finch and cat birds visiting the jelly cup and some time Small woodpeckers. They all seem to love the grape jelly and the sugar water that is out for my hummingbirds. Thanks for the information !

@cadenschmidt6877 3 жыл бұрын

at my house in Wisconsin, we have some apple trees that blossom every spring. I love watching the Orioles with their vibrant colors! such a neat little bird :)

@JillEllenLloyd 3 жыл бұрын

I have a pair in Central Indiana. I first saw and started feeding them last year and happy to see them return this year. There is a fencerow behind our house and a near by field and nature area

@2mystichills Жыл бұрын

What do you feed them? I love to hear. Thanks. I've got 3 here for the last few days. We are located on Lake Superior.

@JillEllenLloyd Жыл бұрын

@@2mystichills have an oriole feeder. I fill part of it with hummingbird nectar, then add grape jelly made with sugar and cut an orange in half. I have seen them at the suet feeder as well.

@2mystichills Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jill. ❤️

@joniangelsrreal6262 3 жыл бұрын

First sighting today 05-07 - Michigan At the hummingbird feeder…🥂🍾

@OspreyFlyer 2 жыл бұрын

I had these birds at a rural property. In the spring I would have upstairs windows open and listen as the male made his rounds singing at various trees marking his territory. One year, a male had a very distinctive song. Next spring I'm sitting at desk and heard that distinctive song again! He had made it back successfully from his long migration! I jumped up to go look at him in a large pecan tree. The third year I did not hear that song. Another Baltimore Oriole was there, but I like to think it was his son

@daniellalagaccia4729 3 жыл бұрын

I was walking in Central Park yesterday, and saw a male feeding. My first time seeing one despite living the majority of my life living in the Northeast. I was so excited, he was so beautiful.

@bobseagraves1743 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on Long Island and see them in summer now and then.

@Salmiyaguy1 2 жыл бұрын

yes, they are absolutely stunning.

@cleftoftherock6797 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. They are rare. Live south of Baltimore and I’ve never seen one in Maryland.

@brendabucklew8847 3 жыл бұрын

I live east of Baltimore and I have only seen one. 🤷

@Eddiesuckiel-eq8rf 3 ай бұрын

I’m a Baltimore Orioles baseball fan from New Jersey and the first time I’ve ever seen a real Baltimore Oriole bird was in New Jersey

@sandrapaulini1733 2 ай бұрын

Had an amazing sight in my back yard today! So blessed that a male stopped. Could not believe the orange patch in the foliage!!!!

@JB-dz1zc 3 жыл бұрын

Good information on Orioles! When I was in NY back in the 80s, I watched an Oriole family build their nest ( which was different from most nests) way up in the tree, out on a branch that hung off of it! If you ever get the chance to witness that you will remember it for the rest of your life! Happy birding...

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

You are so lucky to have seen that. I've read so much about how awesome their nests are. I havent forgotten the neat blue headed vireo nest I saw in 2013, I can imagine the impact seeing a Baltimore Oriole nest would have on me

@michiganwoodsman2199 3 жыл бұрын

Lesley, you know what? I'm a mid 30s guy who NO one would expect to be a bird nerd.. but I just put in a 100 inch window to watch these beautiful birds!

@annieperry9313 3 жыл бұрын

Our arrived last week, three males and one female , the males are really loving the suet blocks, which I didn’t know they ate, the female sticks to the jelly♥️. Every year I have to think hard what bird is that when I hear the chattering song, beautiful ! Thank you for sharing , every time I learn something new!

@brentbean7903 3 жыл бұрын

Early May is when we get the regular gang of Oriole's that grace our farm. We look forward to seeing them. We have a U-pic blueberry operation, I didn't know they feed of small fruits, that make sense now. Someone asked me once how do we control birds in the blueberries. I told them we need to share, and that they eat enough bugs to earn whatever they eat in blueberries.

@nancyoffenhiser4916 3 жыл бұрын

They are stunningly beautiful to see! I saw one last weekend at a friend's house and I was just thrilled! I hadn't seen one of these in years!

@LelaE34 3 жыл бұрын

I get these at my feeders in the Spring and Summer and I'm so obsessed with them and with hummingbirds.

@elizabethkalis24 3 жыл бұрын

I get the orioles every year. They love oranges, grape jam and nectar. Just had my first oriole of this year show up on May 7th... also my rose breasted grosbeaks and a hummingbird. A bit too cold yet, more wii come!!

@AniFam 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Baltimore Orioles are gorgeous and very colorful~💕 BTW, KY and TN belong to the breeding area! I thought I have never seen them, but I will need to look for them more carefully…😅 Thank you for sharing this amazing video! 🤗👍 🔆AniFam〽️

@marystanek7553 3 жыл бұрын

Here in Southern Calif, we hang alot of hummingbird feeders, but one day, we saw a bright yellow/orange Western Oriole, drinking the hummingbird juice. It was unbelievable, we were in shock! Didn't think the bird could even get its beak into the small holes. I am over 60 and this was the one and only time I ever saw one!

@beerybill Жыл бұрын

I live in southwestern Pennsylvania and Orioles began showing up in our back yard around four years ago. Lots of free food could be a reason. Love grape jelly amd sugar water from the humming bird feeder.

@davidgannon5388 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Maryland, and have all my life (52 years now), but I've only seen one of these beauties! It was on a disc golf course, and he was perched on a low branch right on the edge of the trees bordering the course. I didn't see him until I was only 10' from him, so I got a really good look until he flew away, deeper into the trees.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow all those years but only once you saw one of the beauties. Amazing how inconspicuous they can be. Thanks for sharing about your experience.

@ktjankabar 3 жыл бұрын

I watched this video yesterday and saw that the Oriole should be in my state. Today I took a walk in the woods and saw one for the first time!! So exciting!!

@unclefuddelmer9224 3 жыл бұрын

N. PA... Our 1st pair surprised us last weekend. For years, We keep orange halves and homemade jam out for them till they move on. Hummingbirds due anytime now, Yay!

@dennisfeldmann7399 3 жыл бұрын

Last 25 year's I've been seeing them in my backyard feeding from my jelly feeders. Not even 1 this year still listening and watching for them

@ltcp2336 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 25 min. SW of Marquette along the Middle Branch of the Escanaba River. I always have feeders out. During Spring migration I get 4-5 red breasted Grosbecks, 2-3 Oriole pairs, and a male Indigo Bunting. They all stay for a few days, then move on, except the Grosbecks who stay until nesting time. Then they come around fewer and fewer until July when they seem to be gone. In the Winter I have two different gatherings of Bluejays, about 12-15 in each group but before a storm or during an Artic cold snap, another gathering hangs out in the back where I feed the wild turkeys. There are about 50 in that gathering and they are more shy. A quart of sunflower chips and crack corn go in minutes but I ensure they get their fill. It's getting expensive getting these feathered friends through the Winter. You do a great job on your videos Lesley, thank you.

@typoclerk 3 жыл бұрын

I am watching this.. and in the background.. the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles Game Highlights play quietly on the 11PM News.. lol

@sjackjrman 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very informative. It especially help viewers see and learn about birds that are not found in their area.

@H.O.P.E.1122 3 жыл бұрын

Favorite part was seeing the seeing the birds feed from the cut oranges stuck on trees. What a great idea. Love your channel. ❤️ Your deep appreciation for these beautiful creatures is so apparent in all your videos.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda, thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and seeing that they will eat oranges that are stuck on to trees. They are such cool birds

@micahbirdlover8152 2 жыл бұрын

they have this screech sound of a soccer ball☝️

@micahbirdlover8152 2 жыл бұрын

silly bird hello 🙃

@jrnfw4060 Жыл бұрын

Sadly, I've never seen an Oriole where we currently live, in the inland northwest. Another colorful bird that occasionally comes around is the Western Tanager. Look that one up -- it's also stunningly beautiful.

@MrsReginaFox 3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing these birds when I was a child. I have not seen one for many years now.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this year you see one :)

@annmiller5205 3 жыл бұрын

Here in northern Indiana I have had several visitors this spring. It has been delightful! 🧡

@goggleuser12 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in Cass Co, and I've got 5 daily here. Today they're hanging on top of my wind chimes. 🐦💗

@cobythebirdnerd3790 3 жыл бұрын

Love these birds! I love their chatter call! Thanks for sharing and thanks to all the people who submitted photos and videos!

@danellebuckler7779 2 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing a lot of Baltimore Orioles this year in Cleveland, Ohio. After 2 years of watching and waiting for them to visit my urban garden, I'm in love with these sweet, colorful birds. I very much appreciated the feeder recipes. Thank you for all the great information.

@donnapalmeri9573 3 жыл бұрын

I live on Long Island.The last week in April,the Orioles returned,and they would fill my yard with their beautiful song.I would hear them sing,all summer!!Every so often,I would catch a glimpse of them,flying between the trees!!

@cutejays7190 3 жыл бұрын

The flying pumpkin. So cute..

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! Cute

@BirdsandGhibliFan 3 жыл бұрын

D’aww! Flying pumpkin. Funny and cute! 🥰

@50pinkies67 3 жыл бұрын

I saw my first Oriole this year about 2 days ago. They don't stay long here in So Central PA. They're just passing thru to parts up North. They are beautiful electric orange birds and sing such an unique song unfamiliar to these parts. It's always a treat to see them. ❤️

@jrnfw4060 Жыл бұрын

In the west, we have the Bullocks Oriole, not as much black and not a fully black head. Still, a stunning bird. An oriole builds a pouch nest that hangs from a tree branch. When I was attending elementary school in southern California, I would see an Oriole's nest hanging from a HUGE Torrey Pine as I walked uphill on our dirt road from our bus stop. I also saw a Bullock's Oriole land on our deck railing. We had a huge picture window in our living room and I was privileged to look out and see him. A brilliant orangy-yellow and some black, with a little white. Bullocks are now called Western Orioles, and some of them overlap the Baltimore's range in the Midwestern states, or vice-versa, and they interbreed, resulting in hybrids. At one time, these were captured as caged birds for the pet trade. That was outlawed, thank goodness!

@brianreynolds1098 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lesley, for this presentation. I love Orioles and have a feeder with grape jelly in my backyard every year. I love to see them but did not know a lot about them. You have closed that gap for me! Thank you!

@dr.jillalicecooper2587 3 жыл бұрын

Love Orioles Only seen them couple times in real life.

@rsgabrys3080 3 жыл бұрын

---------- in '66 their team flew through to the pennant won that ....didn't need to nest too long in undefeated WS of LA ..... beautiful birds ....

@eva-mariacoughlin9456 3 жыл бұрын

We get these orioles every year, and I miss their sharp whistle when they are gone! I am in Wisconsin.

@IowaKim 3 жыл бұрын

Orioles just arrived to east central Iowa yesterday. Visited my jelly feeder. I have a large cottonwood tree they like to make their sock nest in every year.

@KevinKimmich44024 3 жыл бұрын

They just returned to our feeders this week along with the hummingbirds.

@jamesdakis826 3 жыл бұрын

Do you see them feeding from the hummingbird feeders?

@BirdsandGhibliFan 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdakis826 Orioles have been seen drinking nectar from hummingbird feeders, so it is possible.

@KevinKimmich44024 3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdakis826 oh yeah, that was poorly phrased. The orioles are eating suet and berry jelly from their own feeder. The hummingbirds just showed up at the same time but have their own feeder. I think the hummingbird feeder we have doesn't work too well for the orioles. I have seen them perch on it but it's too small for them

@BirdsandGhibliFan 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKimmich44024 Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying! 👍🙂

@jamesdakis826 3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinKimmich44024 Thanks for the clarification. However, I do see that someone else stated that it does happen. I am seeing that there are more things that I am seeing online about feeding orioles and although I haven't seen any yet this year, (I live in Wichita, Kansas), they do show up around here some so I am going to try some orange slices.

@jeylavan4914 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE these birds! I've only been lucky enough to see a single male at the top of a tree around 2 years ago but ever since then I've been hoping to see one again!

@TheDotDetective 3 жыл бұрын

Lesley, you seem to know just the right bird to exposit. Maybe its just for the birds that are more of a curiosity in NJ. Thank you so much for your efforts. I moved in Sept from a very wooded acreage to a subdivision and its depressing. I loved waking to the song of the Wood Thrush which I won't hear here but only if I backpack. I had a stroke so backpacking is now a dream of the past. Please so make a video on the wood thrush and its song. It'll bring back memories of mornings walking through my woods and waking in the woods of Vermont and NY in early spring.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear that you had to move out of your wooded area and about your stroke. In my location we dont have the woodthrush, I would definitely love to do a video on them though. Maybe if I can get enough people who might have videos and pictures I can. I'll look into it for sure. Thank you for the suggestion. I hope it will work out. Take care

@mr1pearl 3 жыл бұрын

I see them by one of my favorite fishing spots ! They are one of the prettiest birds !

@tonyreynolds5112 3 жыл бұрын

The Orioles are making their spring pass through my area right now. Just a joy to see them for a few days.

@listenerofnature7899 3 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! I went for a bird walk on Saturday and saw lots of cool birds!

@MyNatasha1982 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in southern Ontario & we had our first arrivals today ! Such beautiful birds to watch , my absolute favourite ❤️❤️❤️ Lovely video !! Keep up the good work 👌

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Aww, how awesome. Lucky you. Enjoy and thank you for the nice comment.

@alicebythesea4266 3 жыл бұрын

I heard a racket in my backyard in Maryland and saw a pair of Orioles and a pair of Robins flying and bickering in the trees in my backyard. It was only after that that I noticed a nest in the tree. Upon closer look I discovered that it held 3 baby robins! I now enjoy watching the family happily nesting in the backyard and busy finding food in the front. It was great to see all these birds. Thanks so much for your videos.

@onepunch9203 2 жыл бұрын

I first saw an oriole here in Ohio back in 2007. We were so excited to see a pair weave a long sock-like nest high up in a tulip poplar in our yard. I've been putting out orange halves every year for them. Apparently they've spread the word..... or their offspring remember where they were hatched, because we now have at least 4 pairs that return here every spring. Once they located our hummybird feeders they have been happy to suck sugar-water too. Bonus: Our woodpeckers like sweets too. They aggressively go after the orange halves and lately they will also hang awkwardly on the tiny hummybird perches to drink syrup..... sometimes side by side with an oriole.

@drdarbro 3 жыл бұрын

Two families returned for a second year here. Love them!

@eogg25 3 жыл бұрын

The orioles are in my back yard right now, they like my cherry tree and apple tree, I put fresh oranges out for them, I used to have a peach tree and they really liked it.

@garyaskins8434 Жыл бұрын

As a child in the 70s I was trout fishing In a mountain creek, I had caught my limit and was returning to our tent site traveling up the trail. As I rounded a corner of the trail there in a tree along the edge of the opening in a hardwood tree was around a hundred Baltimore Orioles, the tree was orange with all the birds! Never again have I seen such a sight. We live on a mountain in the Adirondacks and our home overlooks our pasture, the Baltimore Orioles return each year to nest in the hardwood trees in our front yard. When they nest in the trees in their sack like nests they sing to me from the heights on their perch. Your video was very interesting and I will retain the knowledge passed on.

@masspatriot5409 Жыл бұрын

I have SO many Baltimore and Orchard Orioles that come every season and ❤️ their grape jelly

@gailsegal6843 3 жыл бұрын

One actually entered inside my home last year, I have a video & photos of it, in fact, I just today posted on my FB. I have parrots inside my home and I believe they sometimes attract all types of birds to hang out...lol. The Baltimore Orioles come back here in Massachusetts every spring, they absolutely LOVE my huge Mulberry Tree....in fact, all the birds seem to enjoy it, it produces an abundance of white berries.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Wow pretty incredible that one went inside your home. How nice that you have them visiting your mulberry tree. Awsome. Thanks for the nice comment

@susantoomer9880 2 жыл бұрын

Our Orioles came back yesterday! Got the oranges and grape jelly out right away. Male and female are showing up to snack! Love these birds!.

@prsearls 3 жыл бұрын

We've had Baltimore Orioles for several years. The males are spectacular. I saw two on our feeder a couple days ago. No ruby throated hummingbirds so far but it's been cooler than normal.

@suecastillo4056 3 жыл бұрын

There are orioles in my friends backyard where the food is! I’d only seen them in books as a kid... it’s so great to see them! We live in Santa Barbara, California. I think we are also on a migration route , as I’ve seen swans flying overhead at certain times of the year... I also saw a flicker, huge woodpecker!!! Our normal ones are small and so cute! Thanks Leslie so much for posting bird videos!!! Such a treat to see these guys!!! Sending love and health to you always♥️♥️♥️oh! They do love grape jelly and lemon curd( in small amts) I will tell my dear friend to set oranges out for them! !!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you kindly, Sue. Sending love and health back at ya.

@edshank3897 2 жыл бұрын

Leslie, love your videos! I’m 67 years old and for the first time saw my first Baltimore Oriole! I just started putting up oriole feeders. What a pleasant surprise to view these beautiful birds!

@Butter653 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in Northwest Ohio, and they arrived here April 28th, which was the exact same date they arrived last year. I’ve been feeding them grape jelly in the backyard feeder, and they come consistently. As Summer progresses, I will be feeding them live meal worms 🐛 as well. I always count the days down, every Spring until their return. They are some of my favorites to observe. 🥰

@erinlambers6819 3 жыл бұрын

I just received a Oriole feeder from my in-laws for a Anniversary present and I put it out the next day and within hours I had a pair come to my feeder. I am in Holland, Michigan. Very beautiful to watch these birds. Thank you for all the awesome information in your videos.

@brunab8867 3 жыл бұрын

i love these birds. Every year, they make me happy, and i give them jam and sugar water. I didn't know that so many of them die because of the office buildings with lights. So, many! Too much i believe. Way too much deaths. We must do more to preserve their lives. They are so beautiful.

@robinlillly7450 3 жыл бұрын

They been drinking my hummingbird juice I love watching them so pretty

@garymeredith2441 Жыл бұрын

While in San Jose Costa Rica I saw a flock of about 300 Baltimore Orioles in early October converge into a tree this was by far the biggest citing of Baltimore Orioles I've ever seen where I live out here in Southern California I have hooded Orioles and Bullock's Orioles you did an outstanding job with your tape here thank you very much for this .

@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane 3 жыл бұрын

Ours showed up May 2nd in central Michigan, same exact day as last year. Our oriole feeder is on a shepherd's hook just a couple feet from the window (helps to prevent window crashes) we look out at the rest of our feeders. If I don't get the grape jelly out before they show up, they will sit on the shepherd's hook and look through the window like, "hey, we're back, where's the food?" LOL, so cute! Last year, we had about a dozen around. We notice the Rose Breasted Grosbeak's and House Finches like the grape jelly as well. Interesting that they eat tent catapillers as we get a lot of those some years here. I wonder if they eat gypsy moths or catapillers... that would be wonderful if they did! They are TERRIBLE around here! I didn't realize that they only defend the area around their nests... that helps explain why we see so many of them around the feeder. It was also neat to learn where they got their name. I always wanted to see one of their nests, but so far, I haven't come across one, but I haven't tried very hard, either. 😆

@davidpratt814 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute beautiful bird, love the colours of this bird.

@ladypalomino3151 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful bird. And a joy to watch.

@Tiny_n8ture 3 жыл бұрын

Orioles just returned to my yard today. 🧡. Great video

@domsports20 3 жыл бұрын

I just had one come to my nectar feeder this morning. It was so beautiful.

@timothysullivan6790 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a male in my apple blossoms in my upstate NY yard yesterday. My usual couple must be back!

@carypyke935 3 жыл бұрын

Love their sound..thank you Lesley

@vera214T 3 жыл бұрын

These birds are beautiful, they don’t hang around my neck of the woods. I would love to see them. This was another great video thank you.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@JOHN----DOE Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I saw two male orioles together chasing off a crow. A rare visual treat.

@theteenagegardener 3 жыл бұрын

For the first time ever, I saw a Baltimore oriole last weekend. I was sitting by the river having a picnic with my dad and my uncle while on a hike, and I heard a bird singing. It sounded a bit like a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, but I knew it was too short to be one. Then, when it sang again, I am immediately recognized it as a Baltimore oriole. And then, I saw a bright flash of orange fly to a nearby branch, and then my suspicion was proved. I was so happy to see my first oriole.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is so wonderful. I'm glad you seen one of these delightful birds. Their colors are quite eye catching. I can only imagine how brilliant the adult males must look. Last December I had a female spend a couple of weeks at my feeders. I couldnt get over the orange and yellow coloring and they are nothing like the males. Thanks for the nice comment. Happy spring

@theteenagegardener 3 жыл бұрын

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Happy Spring to you too Lesley! Thanks for the video!

@seanledden4397 3 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video, this time on my favorite song bird. Thank you!

@cutechristaandfishyjay8955 3 жыл бұрын

My partner and I saw Orioles in Cancun a couple of years ago. It is nice seeing them in this video since Canada is locked down and we are not allowed to leave Vancouver Island. Your videos are very special especially now. Thanks for making these wonderful videos

@dragon-acrocantho 3 жыл бұрын

So cute birds, thanks for information video sharing 😊

@mamaboocee 3 жыл бұрын

The first bird I ever identified out in the woods was an Oriole- so vibrant I saw him from far off. It was in the nj pinebarrens. I never see one or hear one in my yard as of yet - I say yet, because I need to get some food to attract them, then we'll see! Thanks for another informative video!

@repetemyname842 3 жыл бұрын

We get them here in WI, even up north. They sure are a shy bird, sticking to the tops of the trees most of the time but many people have success with feeders near the house. Great songs and great colors, I always feel lucky when I catch a glimpse.

@repetemyname842 3 жыл бұрын

@Pat H : Ive heard about the grape jelly, I will give it a shot.

@bonnizajac8916 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching them at my hummingbird feeders🧡

@lukeyznaga7627 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic channel. the Oriole is one of my favorite birds. I see a lot of them during the Summer at Harpers Ferry, park. Thank you and your support team for this video.

@pherhymeswithamc6399 3 жыл бұрын

havent seen them at my place before but this year there are at least 3. one is plump so i think its preggo. Anyway, they love the native coral honeysuckle vines that sit about 5 feet from my chair outside. i just sit outside watching everything so im pretty still. the first time i saw a male fly right up to the red honeysuckle, eat a couple flowers, then he saw me and did that loud chattering as he flew away in a hurry. haha. the second time i was sitting in the same spot and the plump female acted like she was trying to sneak up to the honeysuckle over some rocks, but didnt see it apparently. when she did she chattered and flew away too. haha. now i know what bird is making those beautiful songs. they look so tropical, as well. its a nice treat here in the midwest. i love where i live because its semi secluded in a big open meadow with an old creek running the edge of the property. im also noticing hummingbirds and some other birds i havent identified yet. nature is so entertaining.

@argyles65 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lesley. Thanks for the video. I live in Southern California. We have Bullocks orioles. The ones in my area show up in early April. Somewhat different markings , but still very striking.

@gargould7186 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw one in my back yard feeder today 😎That makes 2 days in a row 💅

@electrawire9039 3 жыл бұрын

Live in Central Maryland in a suburb outside of Baltimore. A few years ago, I had a pair that nested in the same Sycamore in my yard for four consecutive years. The tree was close to my house and the branches hung fairly low. Seemed to be the same two birds that returned every time. They would always build a new nest within a few feet of the old one, which was sometimes still hanging there from the prior season. Had the chance to closely observe the nesting and brooding process each year, even used a step ladder to look down into the bag a couple of times. For two of those years, I watched the chicks fledge, hopping around the yard, clinging to everything, while the parents flitted frantically and machine-gun chirped bloody murder. It was Backyard Nature, at its finest. Enjoyed those experiences with these beautiful birds, and I enjoyed this video, nice job - albeit, it’s hard to due Orioles justice without some mention of their amazing nests.

@lorrainesekera4100 3 жыл бұрын

I saw a Baltimore Oriole in Northern Virginia just about a week ago! It was the first and only time I had ever seen one!

@kevinsb70 3 жыл бұрын

I live in Southern Missouri and have never had more than 1 or 2 Oriols come per year. I don't know what we did differently this year but we have an entire flock here. At least a dozen or more. This year we have had so many birds we never had before. Scarlett tangers , summer tangers and Oriols...it's been an incredible year so far. I will definitely miss living here.

@Oltoir 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning the Lights Out program! I'm a volunteer for our local one. We walk our city each morning before daylight in the spring (now, for the next month or so) and fall migrations collecting bird strikes (and rehabbing any that are still alive). It's frustrating at times, but it's nice to see the ones we rehab fly free (and knowing that the dead ones will become specimens at our local Nat History museum to be useful for future science. PS: Orioles rock! Baltimore's are most common here but occasionally an Orchard is seen.. I've yet to see one but always have my eyes open for them. Thanks for the vid!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for volunteering to pick up birds that have hit buildings. I can imagine how nice of a feeling it is to see some of them surviving and being able to fly free after a bit of help.

@Oltoir 3 жыл бұрын

@@LesleytheBirdNerd it's pretty amazing! And silver lining to it is I get to see some birds up close (and even hold them) that would normally be only visible through my binoculars!

@dkroberts1163 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few at my orange feeder in Texas for the first time in a couple of years. Exciting!

@atis9061 3 жыл бұрын

I just enjoyed the pictures, they are SO BEAUTIFUL Leslie!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the beautiful pictures that were shared with me by some kind folks.

@atis9061 3 жыл бұрын

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I've become a bit obsessed with these beauties since I watched your video. My special needs brother loves birds and we watch your videos together sometimes. I'm looking forward to going birdwatching with him when we can get out.

@oooops537 10 ай бұрын

@Lesley the Bird Nerd. Thank you for this wonderful share Lesley. Loved it! Balm for the soul. This old teacher slaps an A+++ on your video. Excellent. And yes, I have seen in the spring. North East Maine.

@jolenelarson469 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen them the past few days here in Iowa. Such a treat.

@jaylenebarton4043 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE IT WHEN THEY ARE BACK IN THE SPRING!!! THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!! THEY LOVE GRAPE JELLY SO MUCH! THEY LOOK SO LOVELY ON OUR FEEDER! LOVE THEIR WHISTLE, ITS SO LOUD AND SHARP SOUNDING!!! EVERY YEAR WOW !!!!!