May 21, 2008
Baltimore Oriole, Male
The orange breast of the male Baltimore oriole in bright sunlight glows as if illuminated from within. Both Baltimore Orioles and their darker colored cousins, Orchard Orioles, nest at Fresh Pond. Their tightly woven, bag-like nests can be seen swinging from the flexible ends of the branches of cottonwood and elm trees. Birders and Pond-walkers in May are cheered by the pretty songs of the male Baltimore Oriole. After nesting season begins the songs disappear, replaced by the hard work of gathering food to feed the babies.