What is this little guy?

My husband and I saw the most beautiful little bird last weekend. I've googled and found this picture. I'd have to ask the husband to be sure, but I think this is what we saw. Anyone know what he is?

Hi, Congratulations that is a Baltimore Oriole.

Really? What the heck would he be doing in Texas?

Nevermind. I spoke too soon. They are native to Texas, but they also winter here. I had never seen one before. It was gorgeous.

He sure is a beauty. Hope there's a female around for you too. Their babies are adorable!

They certainly are gorgeous and that is a very nice photo!

I stole the picture from the internet. I couldn't take one near as nice. I'm going to rig up an oriole feeder and put out some oranges. They are supposed to really like those.

They winter in Central America, and migrate through Texas on their way to northern breeding grounds. They are beautiful birds.

Carla

They really are stunning. I'm so glad it's been identified.

Here's one that perched in the gum tree behind our lot a few days ago. I tried to get close but he didn't stay long. From about 200 feet with a 400mm lens.

A lucky shot as I caught him through the leaves.

Great pictures!

New to this website. I'm in Niagara Falls, Canada. Have a beautiful pair of orioles back for about their 3rd year. Today - the female wouldn't stop flying into dining room window - trying to build a nest. I know their nests are hanging ones - so why is she so persistant? Even took inside screen off - and rapped on window - she's still there! Any ideas?

Evidentally I have a pair nesting nearby too. I have seen the female but she won't stop long enough for me to snap her picture but the male is much more available. Here he is about an hour ago.

Lucky you Dave! Nice shot!

Thanks. Even luckier, I just saw the female and she is building her nest in the tulip poplar tree right behind our lot! Absolutely no obstacles to block my view. Here is a shot of her building. Ten minutes ago.

Here as she leaves to get more materials.

Wow that is lucky!!!

Wow Dave and with your gear I hope we all are privy to the building and nesting!!

I'll do what I can, Rose. But she is building in a very busy area. Grackles, Starlings and cowbirds, plus blue jays and the ever present mockinbirds, so I just hope she doesn't give up.

BTW, Johnnyswife, hope you don't mind me hijacking your thread.

Wow! Great BO shots ;o)

Thanks. Let me see if I can find another.

Incidentally, that last one was with an 840mm lens (600mm plus 1.4x TC) This one is with the 400mm.

This one too. I managed to get three shots of him before he flew out of my view.

Nice ones Dave!

Dave - I don't mind one bit! I'm just glad to know what I spotted and hope to spot him again!

Here is the female, taking a break from nestbuilding.

And here is her nest, taken today.

She is beautiful Dave! Great pics!!

How cool Dave!

Nice Dave ,I have lens envy as always ,now nest envy,lucky dog !!! I have a pr of orioles,I hear and see them everyday,They just dont like my feeders this yr,havent changed anything,waiting patiently.I need to get the water fountain running they liked that,DH has a job this am LOL !!!!