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Signs of Spring Migration in Costa Rica

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Baltimore Oriole- one of the more common wintering birds in Costa Rica. Based on birding this very morning from the back of my place in Costa Rica, I can guarantee that at least some Baltimore Orioles, Tennessee Warblers , a Painted Bunting and a few other migrants are still far to the south.

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A Quick Visit to a Mud Puddle

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I wish this Baltimore Oriole had stuck around a bit longer. This Song Sparrow really liked the mulberries. (It’s It’s the same bird as at the top of the post.). It’s hard to find something interesting to say about Song Sparrows. . At least I got this decent shot! I’m blogging again. Expect more soon!

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The Once and Future Oriole

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I can’t possibly remember when the Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles were lumped into Northern Oriole. I felt like the injustice was fresh, and that I, personally, had been robbed of the Baltimore Oriole. You’ll note that I felt robbed of the Baltimore Oriole. Images courtesy of the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

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What is the State Bird of Maryland?

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Suddenly, we catch a flash of bright orange: a Baltimore Oriole. Baltimore Orioles spend their winters in Florida, Central, and South America, and migrate north to breed in much of the Eastern United States. Baltimore Orioles breed in open woodlands or forest edges , preferring deciduous trees.

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Splitsville

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There is an interesting story behind these species: The Bullock’s Oriole is itself the product of a split, when in 1995 the western race of the Northern Oriole was given that name, while the eastern race was renamed the Baltimore Oriole.

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Orange You Glad To See Me?

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Baltimore Oriole. If you ask me, no bird looks more at home with an orange than a male Baltimore. Normally a suspicous and scolding bird of thickets, catbirds become a bird of close proximity and courage when confronted with a fresh orange. Orchard Oriole. Orioles, really, really like oranges. They can’t get enough.

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I and the Bird: What is a Raven?

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But when the Baltimore Ravens are set to play in Super Bowl XLVII, suddenly everyone loves ravens. And come back later in the week when I predict with almost uncanny certitude the likelihood of the Baltimore Ravens winning Super Bowl XLVII! Enjoy our special RAVEN edition of I and the Bird.

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