Single Oriole Male, new to area since May 18th, looking for Single Oriole Female for monogamous relationship.
Great singing voice. Enjoys meals of caterpillars, moths, aphids, and other insects as well as oranges, nectar, and grape jelly. 8" long, weight 1.2oz. Flashy dresser (wears orange and black suit). Well groomed. Love to travel long distances twice a year. Vacations during winters along Atlantic Coast of US. Spends summers in rural area of upstate NY. Will help build great pouch-shaped nest in treetops. Hope to raise 4-5 young ones this season. Establishing territory right now and waiting for that special somebird.
This male oriole has been around and singing exuberantly from the tops of trees every day since the 18th. I posted his song on the 18th and decided to try to help him out some more with this personal ad. If any one out there has an extra female oriole looking for love, send her this way!
Gallicissa - thanks much and I'm glad it gave you a chuckle.
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | June 22, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I laughed out reading this one. What a perfect ad. You obviously are good at many trades!
Posted by: Gallicissa | June 19, 2008 at 12:35 AM
Norie - welcome and thanks for stopping in and commenting. I'll stop by soon!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | June 17, 2008 at 09:55 PM
What a lovely blog focus! Just read about this post on http://pinguinus.wordpress.com/2008/06/12/summertime/
and found that post from The Drinking Bird post: http://thedrinkingbird.blogspot.com/2008/06/new-smithsonian-field-guide-to-birds.html.
Was thinking about how delightful the interface with backyard birds. (Oh and other creatures. I've got to get a photo of a moth that looks like a dark wood chip, wonder if I missed it.) I have water out there for them, and it's just wonderful seeing them drink, even the squirrels, in the heat of this North Carolina June.
My latest on backyard birds is this post with photos about baby bluebirds: http://roundaboutapex.blogspot.com/2008/06/young-blue-birds-high-in-tree-waiting.html
I look forward to reading more,and will add you to my iGoogle for quick checking!
Posted by: NorieNC | June 13, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Thanks to everyone for their support of my Mr. Oriole. He was still singing away today. I hope he isn't "lookin' for love in all the wrong places"!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | May 29, 2008 at 10:44 PM
HAHA! Beautiful photos, as usual. I've enjoyed this fellow's singing for the past many mornings, and got wonderful glimpses of him in the trees behind my house on Sunday. Just gorgeous! I have never had one here in the eleven years we've been here. Birding IS just like a box of chocolates!
Posted by: Margaret | May 28, 2008 at 06:34 AM
We have a pair with a nest in our White Birch tree hanging over the driveway, first time I can remember. I will post some photos on our blog soon.
Posted by: Don | May 27, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Hilarious and well done!! Definitely added a smile to my day :)
Posted by: Birdfreak | May 27, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Great shots. I wish I had gotten better shots of the one who has been visiting here. Maybe if I'm lucky he'll stick around awhile and I'll come thru. Meanwhile, beautiful post!
Posted by: Lori | May 27, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Love the personal ad! "No cowbirds need apply" :)
Posted by: LNMP | May 27, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Don't you just love their song. Hope your little feller finds a mate soon.
Posted by: toni | May 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM
He is a handsome fellow and I wish him luck! definitely a favorite bird of mine.
Posted by: Shelley | May 26, 2008 at 09:27 PM
How funny and love your title! Hope your male finds a lady!
Posted by: mon@rch | May 26, 2008 at 08:47 PM