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Photography => Ontario Birds => Topic started by: Moira on May 08, 2010, 11:14:31 PM

Title: Orchard Oriole - Point Pelee - May 6
Post by: Moira on May 08, 2010, 11:14:31 PM

Female Orchard Oriole was sitting low in the shrubbery while our guided tour was gathering.  Not as sharp as I'd like, but a new bird for me.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4590256447_dcb9557baa_o.jpg)

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Post by: Luv2Bird on May 10, 2010, 01:21:54 PM

Never would have guessed and "Orchard Oriole" .. nice shot Moira.  Vince and I are going May 20/21 .. hope there will be lots of birds still hanging out down there!!
Love the Red headed guy that you posted - great close up.  Those colours must be some country's national flag   .. Red,Black, White ... hmmmm???   :D

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Post by: Moira on May 10, 2010, 01:23:30 PM

I wouldn't have known what it was either, but the hike guide was right beside me and pointed it out to the group :)

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Post by: Luv2Bird on May 10, 2010, 01:27:26 PM

Guess being on "group tour" is the way to go.  Experienced birders are soooo helpful with ID.  We are really looking forward to Pelee next week.  I have a feeling we will be overwhelmed.  Praying for nice weather!

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Post by: Scott on May 10, 2010, 03:43:52 PM

Great shot Moira & I'll be looking for more.....how many species did you see?

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Post by: Moira on May 10, 2010, 10:24:10 PM

I believe 60 different birds.  I'm not confident we would have identified everything on our own but between the guided walk we took to the Point and the more experienced birders on the trails, we got positive i.d.'s on what we were seeing.  Thoroughly enjoyed the trip ... wish I had a longer lens :)