Well, I finally got a pic of Mama Oriole, coming to my hand holding a = plate of mealworms. She's an older gal (possibly 4 years of age) so don't let her markings = fool you (like me, when she first arrived) that she is really a male. I've been trying to "train" another female ever since 2001 when my = first Mama O' (perhaps 'her' Mama?) responded to my 3-note whistle call, = every time I came out with a fresh plate of Mealworms. Tonight it paid off with a photo, as hubby held the cam'! She flew off with 6 MW's and I believe her eggs hatched this past Sat., = 6-10-06. It's really been fun when the 'wild' finally trust you...especially = this skittish specie. =20
http://adobe.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=3Db19rzcrf.5e0z4rkr&x=3D0&y=3Duln6r= e Hope you enjoy her as much as I am! Cathy Gagliardi St. Paul, MN
