Orioles have always been a bird watching favorite, even before the species became a household name thanks to America's pastime. The Baltimore Oriole is known for its striking orange plumage, whistling ...

Local birders have already reported recent sightings of migrant orioles, which return to breed in Southern California during spring and summer. Hooded and Bullock’s orioles are the two most common ...

The arrival each spring of migrating hooded orioles is an event that should be celebrated with some kind of festival. Just imagine how colorful it could be. Their bright yellow and jet-black colors ...

Visiting birds bring an extra dose of color, life, and sound to our backyards. Watching them flit to and fro can encourage us to take a pause from our busy, often screen-orientated routines and ...

I have been noticing more forsythia and dogwoods in bloom around the area. More flowers are blooming in yards as the weather slowly warms. If we get more winds turning southwesterly, we should ...

Nature has a way of following predictable schedules, and that means one of San Diego’s most colorful and entertaining backyard bird visitors will soon be arriving. With bright yellow and jet-black ...

I’ve been worried. I’d scanned the treetops and listen for his rich sweet whistle, but our Northern oriole hadn’t come home. All winter, I’ve missed his brilliant orange and black feathers, the hues ...

Countless folks have witnessed a new phenomenon: Baltimore orioles sipping syrup at hummingbird feeders. For some folks, having orioles is itself a first. Baltimore orioles were so named in 1731 by ...

Orioles have always been a bird watching favorite, even before the species became a household name thanks to America's pastime. The Baltimore Oriole is known for its striking orange plumage, whistling ...