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Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 1:54 am
by Quick Steel
Excellent shots Boji. I just never associated Iowa with Orioles.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:10 am
by doglegg
DM11 wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 12:07 am
Sitting out on the balcony enjoying the cool weather this evening. There were three Mississippi Kites working the neighborhood. Two landed and got a pics of them. Not very good pics but its the best I could do under the circumstances as they were a ways off for my little point and shoot.
David, my son and I were in a park the other day and saw two. Wonderful acrobats as they feed on the fly. Thanks for the pics.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:11 am
by Boji
Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 1:54 am
Excellent shots Boji. I just never associated Iowa with Orioles.
It seems to vary greatly from year to year. 30 years ago when I bought the house I’m in there was a pair with nest 10 feet from the front door and beside the driveway. Then none that I saw.
I didn’t start feeding birds until 3 years ago. 1st year had none, last year 1 pair and 3 pair this year. And the surprise visit from the 2 Orchard variety. The word must be getting out that I have goodies.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 2:12 am
by doglegg
Boji wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 1:42 am
Managed to catch one. Also saw 2 male Orchard Orioles, had never seen them before. Hopefully they come back for their photo shoot!
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Beautiful bird pics Boji. Thanks.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 12:00 am
by New_Windsor_NY
From August 1950, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #1, #2, #4, #5 & #6).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 3:03 pm
by Boji
Not a very good picture but I didn’t want to try and get closer and have him fly.
Orchard Oriole, smaller than the Baltimore and darker coloring.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 22, 2022 4:54 pm
by Quick Steel
Good shots Boji. By double clicking on the photo we get a good expanded view. Some newer members may not be aware of this feature.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 12:52 am
by Boji
“Hey woman! The feeders are empty, get with it!”
He has been sassing me and tapping on the door glass. He would fly to each feeder and then back to glass again.
After I filled the feeders he came to the door again and sang me a nice thank you.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:43 am
by Quick Steel
Great photos Boji. Superb!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:57 am
by doglegg
Excellent shots Boji. Thanks.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:50 am
by philco
Boji I'm a bit envious. I had a pair of orioles show up here a couple of years ago. They hung around for a couple of weeks and then were never seen again. They are beautiful birds. Hopefully that jelly will keep them coming back.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:39 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
From August 1950, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #1, #2, #3, #5 & #6).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:23 pm
by Boji
philco wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 3:50 am
Boji I'm a bit envious. I had a pair of orioles show up here a couple of years ago. They hung around for a couple of weeks and then were never seen again. They are beautiful birds. Hopefully that jelly will keep them coming back.
In the Iowa Facebook group there were reports of the Orioles disappearing after a few weeks, that was when I started the jelly. Bribery at it’s best! I think watching them is good for my mental health. With at least 3 pair I’m pretty sure they are going to spend the summer.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:58 pm
by Quick Steel
Boji, would you kindly show a picture of the container you use for dispensing jelly?
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:05 pm
by Boji
Hangs on a shepherd’s hook that is fastened to the railing on the deck. Bought it on Amazon
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:20 pm
by TPK
bighomer wrote: ↑Thu May 19, 2022 2:36 pm
This ole boy came by for a snack yestiddy afternoon, got his belly full and then strutted his stuff for the boss and me.
Great pictures bighomer!
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:32 pm
by TPK
Boji wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 1:07 am
Seems there are more Orioles here in Iowa than normal, I joined a Facebook group and many are reporting that. No wonder cheap grape jelly is hard to find!
I had just been using a little dish and bringing it in at night so the squirrels wouldn’t get it. This morning I put out a hanging jelly feeder, I had barely got back in the house and 2 were having a feast. Have tried various times today to get pictures but no luck
will keep trying.
Jelly?
Really?
Never heard of that before.
Maybe that could help me draw in more birds. Need to find a feeder like that though if I want to try it. Just grape jelly or have you tried others?
Birds like nuts too. I wonder if they'll eat Peanut Butter too?
Edit: I just read that salt is not good for birds so I guess Peanut Butter is out.
Wonder if they like Jello?
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:20 pm
by Boji
TPK wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 4:32 pm
Boji wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 1:07 am
Seems there are more Orioles here in Iowa than normal, I joined a Facebook group and many are reporting that. No wonder cheap grape jelly is hard to find!
I had just been using a little dish and bringing it in at night so the squirrels wouldn’t get it. This morning I put out a hanging jelly feeder, I had barely got back in the house and 2 were having a feast. Have tried various times today to get pictures but no luck
will keep trying.
Jelly?
Really?
Never heard of that before.
Maybe that could help me draw in more birds. Need to find a feeder like that though if I want to try it. Just grape jelly or have you tried others?
Birds like nuts too. I wonder if they'll eat Peanut Butter too?
Edit: I just read that salt is not good for birds so I guess Peanut Butter is out.
Wonder if they like Jello?
You don’t need a special feeder, a shallow dish works fine, just needs to have an edge they can perch on.
Don’t know about other kinds of jelly. Grape in usually the cheapest.
My Mother always fed the winter birds peanut butter. The chickadees and nuthatches loved it. There is reduced sales PB, maybe try that.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 6:15 pm
by TPK
Boji wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 5:20 pm
TPK wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 4:32 pm
Boji wrote: ↑Sat May 21, 2022 1:07 am
Seems there are more Orioles here in Iowa than normal, I joined a Facebook group and many are reporting that. No wonder cheap grape jelly is hard to find!
I had just been using a little dish and bringing it in at night so the squirrels wouldn’t get it. This morning I put out a hanging jelly feeder, I had barely got back in the house and 2 were having a feast. Have tried various times today to get pictures but no luck
will keep trying.
Jelly?
Really?
Never heard of that before.
Maybe that could help me draw in more birds. Need to find a feeder like that though if I want to try it. Just grape jelly or have you tried others?
Birds like nuts too. I wonder if they'll eat Peanut Butter too?
Edit: I just read that salt is not good for birds so I guess Peanut Butter is out.
Wonder if they like Jello?
You don’t need a special feeder, a shallow dish works fine, just needs to have an edge they can perch on.
Don’t know about other kinds of jelly. Grape in usually the cheapest.
My Mother always fed the winter birds peanut butter. The chickadees and nuthatches loved it. There is reduced sales PB, maybe try that.
Thanks for the Info.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 3:39 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
From August 1950, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #2, #4, #6 & #7).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Fri May 27, 2022 7:32 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
From November 1950, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #1, #2 & #3).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 5:50 pm
by Waukonda
This railroad underpass along the Mississippi, was busy with nesting Cliff Swallows. They are similar to the Barn Swallow in color and markings, but they lack the forked tail, and nest construction is slightly different.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 7:10 pm
by Waukonda
I noticed a large, dark colored bird in a field, assumed it was a vulture, turned out to be an immature Eagle.
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Sun May 29, 2022 10:00 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
From November 1950, New York newspapers.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE (Not pictures #1, #2, #4, #6, #7 & #8).
Re: Ornithology (Bird) Thread
Posted: Mon May 30, 2022 3:07 am
by Quick Steel
Some great photos there Ike. I didn't realize the tremendous density of nesting Cliff Swallows.