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Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site of Canada
Recherche sur la Forteresse-de-Louisbourg Lieu historique national du Canada
FOR THE BIRDS
December 1992
By
Helen O'Shea
Susann Myers reported an immature BALTIMORE or NORTHERN ORIOLE at her feeder from mid November until the 29th of the month. It enjoyed the pieces of fresh orange she put our as a treat.
This ORIOLE is smaller than a robin. Susann's had an orange breast and face. The top of the head was greenish grey overlaid with orange, a dark greyish back, darker grey wings with 2 wing bars.
ORIOLES sometimes breed in Nova Scotia, and in some cases, fail to migrate to Mexico where it overwinters. The hanging nest associated with the ORIOLE is ingeniously interwoven and securely fastened to a tree branch. It is so well constructed that it can withstand storms for several years before it is destroyed. The nest is particularly noticeable in winter when branches are bare.
Helen O’Shea
Extracted from © The Seagull, Helen O'Shea, For the Birds