flightman Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 There were a few of these hopping around in a Mimosa tree this morning in Lido Beach NY. I couldn't get a clear shot showing the wings. I think it looks sort of like a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, except that it doesn't appear to have an eye ring and I think it's about a month early for them to appear here this far south. I'm stymied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I would say Baltimore Oriole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I agree with oriole (pointed, blackbird bill), but isn't it too yellow for a Baltimore? Why not Orchard? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thanks, It occurred to me that it might be a female Common Yellowthroat but it doesn't have the abrupt change in color from yellow to brown near the head. I've seen a male in the same tree a few times lately. Is that a possibility? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 No, proportions and beak shape are wrong for a warbler. This is definitely an oriole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy Smith Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 I agree that it is too yellow for Baltimore so would favor orchard oriole. The bill is too long for flycatchers and too thick for warblers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Orchard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 35 minutes ago, Tony Leukering said: Orchard Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thanks everyone. This is my first photo of an Orchard Oriole. Now I have to try for an unobstructed shot, something i have not accomplished for Baltimore Orioles either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 1 hour ago, flightman said: This is my first photo of an Orchard Oriole. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Thanks, FWIW, I checked eBird and the only Orchard Orioles reported at that location in the past 5 years were a few in May. There were a few more Baltimore Orioles reported in May, and a few in June and July. Note: This is a nature preserve that is mostly salt marsh. I've been looking in the foliage between the parking lot and the marsh. Maybe the real birders are overlooking some good bird habitat, such as this Mimosa which is in a generally-unvisited corner and might be the only one in the preserve. It has quite a bit of bird activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 21 minutes ago, flightman said: Maybe the real birders are overlooking some good bird habitat, Some of my favorite spots are ones others have overlooked. On the other hand, there are couple of hotspots in the area where the only birds I might see are decoys I placed myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Also worth noting that Orchard prefers more grassy, weedy areas overall with a few trees while Baltimore likes forest edges and denser stands of trees. So immediately habitat should key you in to Orchard as opposed to Baltimore. Edited July 26, 2020 by Benjamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightman Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Thanks Benjamin, The habitat is more more like the first one you describe, with no big old trees. The appearance of an OROR, though, is surprising to me, given that none have been none reported here since May 2017. Perhaps it was just out to explore the neighborhood. There was one reported about 4 miles away on June 9 in a different habitat. Of course, many birders do not post their sightings on eBird; either because they are not interested in doing so, or because they justifiably fear that reports of rare birds will bring people, not all of whom take care to avoid stressing the birds, particularly during nesting season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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