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