I was wondering what the Oriole was 'crowing' about and then I saw the next picture.
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| Hooded Oriole |
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| Hooded Oriole |
The males don't like to share, meanwhile it's not a problem with the ladies.
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| Hooded Oriole |
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| Hooded Oriole |
The hummingbirds show up once the Hooded Orioles are done.
I don't think we have Orioles in the Albuquerque area, but Ladderback Woodpeckers have discovered the sweet water in the flying-saucer shaped hummer feeders and the last 2 years or so they have taught their babies how to take advantage of it: position beak over hole, poke long tongue down into water, enjoy! I've got pics and video.
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