23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Male Baltimore Oriole
The Orioles migrated here in the spring and they stayed until August this year. Sometimes they stick around until September but they may have left earlier because of the rainy weather we've had. I shot this picture on the morning of 5/15/2025 through the window in our backyard as he lifted his head briefly while eating grape jelly. I got lucky with the right kind of lighting for his colors to stand out vividly.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Ellsworth, Wi, United States of America |
| Camera: | COOLPIX P1000 |
| Copyright: | © Andrea Petersen |
Awards
| Photo of the Day: 07.30.26 |