A-Z Challenge 2025 

O is for Oriole


I was very excited to get this shot.  Capturing the bird at a perfect moment, just before it lands, through all of the branches and foliage, this shot was extremely challenging.  Of course, many photographers would complain about all of the distracting branches and some of them would point out the powerful new AI tools that could remove the branches in front of the bird.  But I'm on the fence about such technologies.  This photo's imperfections are a part of what makes it "perfect" for me.  The beauty of the bird and the moment, captured under difficult auto-focusing conditions is part of what makes this image so very special to me.  I have other, clear photos of Baltimore orioles that where the bird is unobstructed and clear and there were fewer challenges for me, or for the camera.  But this one still stands as my favouriite oriole photo and I'm not sure it will ever be surpassed. 

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  1. Lisa17 April 2025 at 13:29

    I read I have Bullock's orioles here, but I haven't seen one yet. They aren't year-round though, just mating season.

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    1. JeffGaboury18 April 2025 at 07:19

      I have never heard of those, but I've just looked them up. More of a western North America species, but similar to the Baltimore Oriole. Baltimore Orioles are here in Southern Ontario from Spring through late Summer, or early Autumn. Lovely birds to photograph.

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  2. Donna B. McNicol17 April 2025 at 13:47

    Beautiful!

    Donna: Click for my 2025 A-Z Blog

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  3. Birgit18 April 2025 at 08:43

    I love this bird and it's Baron's favourite I believe. This is a great shot and the colours just pop

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  4. Samantha Bryant25 April 2025 at 13:12

    What a wonderful shot! I'd be proud of catching that wing-outspread view, too. @samanthabwriter from
    Balancing Act

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