MALE ORCHARD ORIOLE

Adult male orchard orioles lack orange or yellow in their plumage. Instead they are a rather striking contrast in chestnut and satin black.

ON THE FENCE

This male orchard oriole posed on an old fence.

ORCHARD ORIOLE - 2ND YEAR MALE

Birders encountering a 2nd year male orchard oriole are often thrown for a loop. These birds have a completely unique plumage that lasts only for one season before the tranformation to chestnut and black adult colors.