More Fruit-eating critters

When I posted the last post I had not yet come across these
shots of my Baltimore Orioles. I took this right out
the kitchen window where I offered the oranges on the
Shepherd's hook. That way I could get close up.

With its brilliant orange and black plumage,
the Baltimore Oriole's arrival is
eagerly awaited by birders each spring migration.
In PA I start looking the end of February and put out
nesting materials, like short lengths of yarn on
my shrubs, and pieces of string.

In April I start with the Oranges. Don't get discouraged-
it took me several years to get one to the feeder and last
year I only had one or two. But I continue to try every
year because it is worth it when you see that flash of
bright orange you know... heaven at last!

And their song.... How beautiful. I usually hear them before
I ever see one and I know they are back.
listen to their song
I can never mistake that loud melodious call.

Another very popular fruit for critters is mulberries
A chipmunk feasts on some at a tree I found in my travels

A Red Squirrel finds them quite tasty too

And, as much as I love to see Cedar Waxwings, I very seldom
do... except here at the mulberry tree. I couldn't get close
enough to get good shots, but at least I got a couple.

And my favorite backyard bird... he is also here looking
for a tasty treat. The Red-bellied Woodpecker

All of these pictures were taken in June of 07, with a
Sony DSC H2 without a tele-lens.

To God be The Glory ~~ Great Things He Hath Done