Migration Update

Well I'm very happy and excited to report that we have Orioles in our yard. I put the feeder out with only 1 cup of nectar and a fresh orange slice (figured I'd start filling it up once we've seen them).
I'm at work and got a sweet email from an Oriole this morning that said "I'm Back, Sorry I missed you" with this picture attached.

My experience is that these birds can be shy, they typically get scared pretty easy, so I was very very glad for this photograph today, even if it isn't really clear. I think Orioles are in my top 5 favorites in my area. Their colors are so intense and the sounds they make are equally beautiful.

Incidentally, most bird pictures I post are just so that you will know what I am talking about(I find them with google images). I don't think I've posted any from our actual yard. It's tough to get pics from the patio door, since the deck railing is closer and the camera mistakes it for our subject matter.

Okay blogger is acting up and won't let me upload, maybe a pic later....