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Title: Democrat & Chronicle: Two nests observed: Baltimore Oriole Post by: Donna on 14-Jul-10, 12:17:38 PM http://php.democratandchronicle.com/blog/birds/?p=3163 (http://php.democratandchronicle.com/blog/birds/?p=3163)
What a great nest they make! If I had to grow up in a nest dangling over the gorge at Letchworth State Park, I would definitely want to be a Baltimore Oriole. These birds construct one of the sturdiest nests of any songbird, weaving a intricate deep pouch of plant fibers, hair, yarn, string, and grapevine bark, and lined with hair, wool, fine grasses and cottony material, according to Hal Harrison in his Peterson Guide to Birds’ Nests. The nest hangs down like a gourd, and I have often seen them still hanging well into the following year. (cont) |