In addition to the wonderful selection of warblers this past week at Whitnall Park, there have been a lot of orioles and grosbeaks. They have also been in the flowering trees, picking at the buds, petals and eating insects and worms or caterpillars. Baltimore Orioles have been busy building nests too, with one hanging over the waterfall creek, in the large willow tree. I found a Rose-breasted Grosbeak nest in an apple tree, too. I’m not sure if they are incubating yet, but both the male and female take turns on the nest, so I assume they are. An Orchard Oriole has been around the last couple days as well. He sings from the flowering trees and is quite skittish, as they usually are. These trees have sure produced the birds this spring, which has been a pleasant surprise. All of the photos below are from the past week at Whitnall Park. Enjoy!
Providing a realistic experience to wildlife
You have crazy luck finding feather friends at Whitenall Park. Can you recommend times of day, spots for best siting, etc.
I’ve never seen a Orchard Oriele. Rose breasted Grosbeaks stay in our yard all summer. Briefly, had a Blue Grossbeak and Evening Grosbeak.
Sheridan
Whitenall Park seems like a place to go. Any recommendations : time of day, specific trail, etc?
Your photos are very professional. Orchare Oriole came alive for me via your pic.
We have 3 Grosbeaks visit our yard: Rose and Blue Grosbeak. breasted, Evening.
Sheridan