Oriole Nest

A few pictures of the nest I spotted today.

Mom at nest.

Mom checking out the nest

Dad brings in a Mulberry

Dad feeds

Dad removes poopoo

Very nice pics Burd!! I love the nests they make.

Nice ones, Burd. Great nest

Nice catch...I would love to see one of those nests!!

Great photos!! I love the way this intricately made nest just hangs from a branch. It's amazing the birds get so large before they fledge.

That looks like the same kind of tree my Orioles nested in!! I must admit I had my doubts about the nests durability but it hung in there.
I have a question though...do baby Orioles leave the nest fully flight capable? Mine seem to have left and I'm a bit disappointed, thought I'd see them bumbling around the place for a few days like the Robin babies do...

Every nest Ive seen this year was above water, Marsh type area's. So they may be able to fly within a short time of emerging from the nest. Just a guess on my part.

I have a nest above the water in the marsh too. I watched it being built and mom going in and out, but never did see any babies. (although, I only looked a couple times a day)

Last week I did see an American Finch tearing the nest apart and stealing the material. So, it must not be in use anymore.

Burd,nice shots lucky you,how high up is the nest? I have finally succeeded ,the male oriole is feeding consistantly at the feeder,I see the female once in a while now ,Iam sure she is busy feeding babies,up high somwhere, I hear them all day,i know the nest is close by.1 pic through the screened porch.

Here is a different Oriole nest, I,m thinking Northern Oriole not sure though looks a lil diff. than the nest, at the start of this thread.

This message was edited Jul 1, 2009 10:48 PM

Great series...could just be a matter of what material is available in the area.