Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Baltimore Oriole Red-bellied Woodpecker Skirmish - Photograph

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I heard the male Baltimore Oriole (BO) chirping away, and knew another argument and ensuing skirmish between him and the male Red-bellied Woodpecker (RbW) must be in progress.

In the first photo, the male BO was nearby, and displeased with the male RbW monopolizing the suet feeder. In the second photo, he moved a little closer. In the third photo, he's flying away due to the aggressive stance the male RbW took. In the fourth photo, he tried to sneak in on the left side, but was chased off again. In the fifth photo, he continues to voice his anger at the male RbW. In the sixth photo, the female BO flew in and chased off the male RbW. The apparent takeaway message: males don't like to mess with an angry female, regardless of the species. :-)

Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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I took those photographs through my house window this past week, so the quality isn't the best.

Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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The male Baltimore Oriole is singing in the second photo.

Female Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Male Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Female Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Female Baltimore Oriole - Photograph

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Baltimore Oriole Downy Woodpecker Coexistence - Photograph

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After a brief skirmish, the female Baltimore Oriole and the male and female Red-bellied Woodpeckers decided to coexist peacefully while eating, although with some wariness. All of the birds flee when Blue Jays show up.

Baltimore Oriole Red-bellied Woodpecker Skirmish - Photograph

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The male Baltimore Oriole fled after a brief skirmish with the male Red-bellied Woodpecker. All of the birds flee when Blue Jays show up.