The PhotoHunt theme this week is “Spotted”
When I saw the PhotoHunt theme this week is “Spotted”, the first thing that crossed my mind was the Spot-Breasted Oriole.
These birds are native to Mexico and Central America, but because of their vivid plumage, many were caught and brought to the U.S. to be caged birds in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Many of those, however, escaped and began to populate South Florida. Today, if you live in a suburban neighborhood and have shrubbery that produce berries, you might see one of these beautiful bright songbirds with their spotted breasts.
I had a family group visit my yard – the top photo is a young, immature Oriole, who’s just starting to come into his spots. The photo below is a mature bird in his full spotted glory.
Happy weekend, everyone!
I guess I have to start cooking if I am going to be blog buddies.@:D.hey I opened a can of soup today..I love the birds..Hope all is well. Michelle
how lovely! it is always a sight to see beautiful birds perching on branches, and the lovely sounds they create.
I was just about to click on your blog through TNChick's list when I saw you visit with me and leave a comment.YOUR bird is much more colorful than mine!!! It's beautiful.Have a super weekend.
Love the vivid color of the bird. Great shots!!http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2010/01/ph-spotted-or-splotched.html
The bird is cute i like the color. Happy hunting…Mine is up…
What a beautiful bird! And perfect for the theme.Happy weekend!
What a beautiful bird. And spotted as well. Great choice.
OMG this bird is so pretty!! Love it!Spotted Bunny
this is such a lovely bird, glad you spotted it. happy weekend.
What interesting looking birds — and to think that they sing too! 🙂
Beautiful photos — you captured the birds perfectly.
Those are beautiful birds! Certainly another interesting theme with lots of different takes. I’m glad I came and saw yours.Thanks for visiting my blog.
Those are fabolous photos of an exotic and beautiful bird. The colour is just gorgeous!
PLEASE reveal your secret, oh great one! HOW on earth do you take such marvelous bird photos?!?! Beautiful!And spotted, yes. 😀
Great photos!
What a beautiful bird! I do not think I have seen one like that before in my neighborhood, but I am going to be on the lookout!
Great shots!
Beautiful! I've never seen that kind of bird.
Great shot! What a lovely bird indeed. 🙂 You've capture it in its most natural state. Happy weekend! Mine is here! -> Mariposa's PH
You have such amazing wildlife by you. I'm DYING for such beauty up here.
What a lovely shade of yellow! Thanks for visiting my Photo Hunt post!