I am having a real invasion of hungry Orioles this week. I missed the spring migration due to a trip so don't know how many I had then, but I have never seen them in my yard in late summer or fall before. They have been here about a week and seem to be youngsters and females. No males with the clear black head. They seem to have replaced the cardinals as the early birds for right now - barely light and I here the buzzy calls. High count was 8 on Monday morning, but I have often seen 4 to 6 at a time. I am up to 5 feeders right now - 3 jelly and 2 nectar. There are woods across the small lake and in spring I have seen them gathering nesting materials, so they must breed here. High count in spring 2008 was 14 at one time! Also saw the first RTHummingbird at the hosta this morning. Sue on Melody Lake, Edina, Hennepin County
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