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Finally an Oriole came to feeder

15 years ago

I would only see them once in a blue moon, but a few days ago a Female Oriole came to the feeder once an hour all day. I got some photos. I haven't seen her at all since then. I guess she was just passing through. I live Southern California. Sorry you can't see the color though.

From September 3, 2011

From September 3, 2011

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Krista_5NY
15 years ago
Lovely view and feeder.
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