Orchard Oriole

M. LentzM. Lentz Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
edited May 6, 2008 in Wildlife
A species not often seen in my neck of the woods... I was happy to get this guy today.

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Regards,

Mike

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  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    excellent capture!:ivar wings.gif
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    Dave
  • dirtfandirtfan Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    haven't seen one yet this year.great capture
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  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Love the background. It seems made for this shot! Nice catch!
    Stephen
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  • Jim TJim T Registered Users Posts: 211 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Rare, and a great capture to boot!thumb.gif I have a ton of Baltimore orioles around, but have never even had a sighting of an orchard.
    Jim Toth

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    Sweet!!! thumb.gif
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited May 3, 2008
    nice light there thumb.gif
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  • M. LentzM. Lentz Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2008
    Thanks for the comments guys! I'm pretty excited as he's still hanging around today! I'm "thinking" about calling some friends to come over and photograph him as well. mwink.gif

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    Regards,

    Mike
  • canucklehead_7canucklehead_7 Registered Users Posts: 65 Big grins
    edited May 4, 2008
    Lovely shot Mike! Congrats on the rare find. Love the background you managed. clap.gif.....cheers...Don
  • Jim TJim T Registered Users Posts: 211 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2008
    Cool perch thumb.gif I'm amazed he's so willing to pose for youheadscratch.gif Mine just taunt me:cry
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  • GaleGale Registered Users Posts: 1,052 Major grins
    edited May 4, 2008
    Very beautiful bird and shots
    Best Regards
    Gale

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  • M. LentzM. Lentz Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2008
    Thanks again guys! I'm glad you liked the images. :D

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    Regards,

    Mike
  • PrescottPhotogPrescottPhotog Registered Users Posts: 1,174 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2008
    M. Lentz wrote:
    A species not often seen in my neck of the woods... I was happy to get this guy today.

    15524779-Ti.gif Excellent shot and great background. Makes it PoP..clap.gif
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited May 5, 2008
    Outstanding captures Mike. clap.gif
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  • M. LentzM. Lentz Registered Users Posts: 112 Major grins
    edited May 6, 2008
    Hey thanks Chris & Harry! :D
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    Regards,

    Mike
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