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Apr 16, 2014 5:30 PM CST
Name: Linda Williams
Medina Co., TX (Zone 8a)
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Interesting bird, Glen! And right now I'm very excited over a certain species of bird right now!
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Unfortunately, I was limited to trying to take photos from a distance through my living room window because these birds are very shy! With the first attempt, the bird *somehow* saw me and flew away even though I was only aiming through the closed window. Poor things have such difficulty getting nectar from that hummingbird feeder, it's really super awkward for them! I put out orange sections and jam, but they haven't shown any interest yet. Don't think they eat birdseed. The fuzzy 2nd pic really confirms that I have a Scott's Oriole, which is found in the SW and not common here. I really should buy an oriole nectar feeder!
I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
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