In the three weeks since I photographed an Orchard Oriole working on her nest I’ve passed by the tree several times and seen no activity. On Sunday a male was sitting on branches about 30 feet from the nest.
After carefully watching the area he zipped into the nest with the grasshopper. You can just see one wing and a tail hanging out the entrance.
The nest was swinging back and forth in a light breeze and the male made a quick exit.
My question, was the male feeding his mate while she sat on eggs or chicks, was soon answered when the female appeared with another grasshopper.
The female was coming in at a different angle and had to pause to get into the nest.
After delivering the snack she came out with a fecal sac and disappeared into the woods.
How exciting to witness and follow this oriole family in your descriptions and photos!
Glad you enjoyed this installment! I hope I’ll get to see the young, I was kind of surprised I couldn’t hear any chirping, maybe next time.
It is always quite exciting when one can watch these scenes.
It is a treat to be in the right place when something like this happens!