I wanted to share this picture of an Oriole - it is the first time I have seen one of those beautiful birds in this area (Seaforth, NSW)- the chest colouring suggests this is a male taking his turn feeding the chicks. Unusually, the nest was built only about 4m above the ground in a fairly busy area. At least one of the chicks survived to leave the nest - the birds are still in the area.
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Amazing shot! The lighting and focus are spot-on. Probably one of the most spectacular piece of bird photography I've seen! He sure does have a strong olive colour in his plumage.
I remember seeing my first Olive-backed Oriole at Bicentennial Park homebush, they have a vey distinctive call.
Taz
They have a pretty cool call, BIBY says they are also ventriloquists.
Lovely shot oddkris.... I too saw my first OBO while away before Xmas and they are the loveliest colours .
Sunshine Coast Queensland