Saturday, May 31, 2014

Nose Dives, Nibbles, And Perhaps A Nap

 
 
Male (Driller), and female (Dainty), Baltimore Orioles
 
You can see a couple more oriole shots here, that I posted at the beginning of the week.
 
 
 
Grey squirrel (Patches), obviously a new mom.

Taking a break from the kits. She is in the process of shedding her winter fur. She will look sleek and beautiful when her summer coat grows in.
 
 
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50 comments:

  1. oh karen, what a wonderful group of images!! my oriole has left, i have not seen her in about a week, i am so happy she deceided to spend the winter with me. but i miss her!!

    do you always have orioles in the summer?? yours are beautiful, it is a lot of work keeping up with their food needs. my girl prefered grape jelly and only ate the orange if there was no jelly!!

    poor patches, she has no idea what she has gotten herself in to!!!

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  2. poor mama squirrel! exhausted, no doubt! love the oriole pair (and i know you love having them!)

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  3. I really love the Orioles. Fantastic birds and colours.

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  4. Beautiful shots of the Oriole. Still no Oriole for me. Poor mama squirrel looks really tired.

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  5. Pretty birds. I agree, Mama Grey looks tired.

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  6. Very beautiful birds and their colors is wonderful :)
    I love photos of your squirrel :)
    Have a great weekend !

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  7. Those orioles are spectacular -- you amaze me how you get the perfect shot every time! OK -- you know I don't like squirrels, but she's a cutie.

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  8. Gorgeous photos of the oriole! The tree rat definitely looks worn out!

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  9. Your last squirrel photo made me laugh! Good capture.

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  10. The last one is really hilarious! Amazing shots!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  11. Beautiful images and mother shedding its coat, fantastic.

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  12. Gorgeous Orioles and awesome photos. They are a pretty sight to see at your feeders. Thank you for linking up with my critter party. Have a happy weekend!

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  13. Ah, yes, those busy squirrels!! My three are doing the same and looking a tad ragged as they loose their coats!! I do love that colorful bird and your captures are superb as always, Karen!! Hope you have a lovely weekend!!

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  14. Beautiful Oriel shots and I've never seen a "new mom" squirrel before. Enjoy the weekend!

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  15. Hi Karen Stunning Oriole shots and I don't think that Squirrel is napping just resting! Are you brave enough to cross the bridge today with me? Have a wonderful weekend.

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  16. The photos of the orioles are amazing! I love seeing them cling to the rod so gracefully while they eat.

    I would love to see more squirrels around here. They left last fall because we had so few acorns, and I've seen very few this spring.

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  17. Fabulous shots on the Oriole with the orange. Love the squirrel shots too.

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  18. Very cute little bird. Love its color.

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  19. The orioles are gorgeous! Poor squirrel, everyone needs a break from the kids once in a while.

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  20. Wonderful action photo shots of the critters and beautiful colors ~ for CC ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A CreativeHarbor)

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  21. What a great idea to put an orange out! Poor exhausted squirrel! ;-)

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  22. Thank you Karen. I needed to see this restorative beauty today. Heart healing magic.

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  23. Superb images of the orange Orioles.

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  24. The bird photos looks like art, a great color combination.

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  25. Fantastic shots of the Orioles! Now I have to get one of those contraptions!

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  26. My friend told me that squirrels are very good moms...

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  27. Oh my, oh my, oh my! These photos are fabulous! I sort of feel like those squirrels right now ;)

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  28. gosh Karen, those Orioles are a KNOCKOUT

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  29. Incredibly beautiful!

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  30. They are gorgeous and quite the acrobats!
    Momma squirrel probably deserves her stretching break.

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  31. Mom Squirrel looks exhausted -- she needed that break!

    But the Oriole pictures are absolutely .... I can't even think of a word worthy of these pictures. They are amazing. Incredible .... they are so beautiful and you are such a good photographer.

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  32. Oh yes, I remember fascination for the picture of Oriole with orange♡♡♡ Great picture, isn't it!!!
    The mom squirrel sure look needing the rest and I thought come come and spring♪♪♪

    Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  33. Beautiful and fun photos. I never knew what an Oriole was having only heard of them in an old son. They are very pretty.

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  34. The half winter, half summer coat is not a good look! Funny, but not good!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  35. NOSE Dive indeed! Such clarity in your bird photos! I love 'em.

    Also, the squirrels, so darned cute.

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  36. Great oriole shots and mom looks tired. Boom, Bobbi and Gary.

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  37. I love how you capture critters in such amazing poses, Karen!

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  38. Great thinking Karen. An orange sucking an orange I like. Super shots again.

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  39. "Someone" seems VERY happy with that orange, Karen! Love your photographs.

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  40. I have always found oranges to be a sure fire way to attract Baltimore Orioles.

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  41. All fantastic shots, Karen!
    I love your oriole photos, and also like the last one of the squirrel! Looks like she needed to take a really long break :-)

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  42. Now that's a good shot of an oriole! I'll have to try putting an orange out.

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  43. Splendid set of oriole images! Poor mama squirrel looks wiped out. She will certainly be happier in her new coat!

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  44. Like the squirrel looks so comfy.....and the bird sure likes the food :)

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  45. You are so blessed to have the orioles. I tried for them last year, putting out jelly and fruit. No dice. I'm glad you gave an explanation of the squirrel's patchiness...I was concerned.

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  46. The colours are really popping in the oriole shot.

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  47. I love orioles, so great to see your beautiful shots, the only time I've seen one was when my Mulberry tree had berries in San Diego.

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  48. Fantastic photos! I think orioles are so gorgeous!

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  49. I tried an oriole feeder but all it attracted was ants... and one very determined squirrel!

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  50. wonderful pics! love those beautiful little orioles, what a bright splash they make! *VBS*

    as for poor mama squirrel, she was sure having a bad hair day and looking beat! *LOL*

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