Total ABA Species Recorded During 2010 - 731



Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Oriole Is Back

The Black-vented Oriole which was found at Bentsen State Park in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas ten days ago and then promptly disappeared for the next ten days, was seen again today and photographed in pretty much the same area where it was found.  I've booked a flight to the valley for tomorrow, but I won't get to look for the bird until Christmas Day providing the park will allow access that day.  Meanwhile, I've enjoyed several nice days with my granddaughters and my twin grandsons, so those visits were nicely wedged into the lull in the Big Year birding.  My try for the oriole probably squashes my chance to participate in the CBBT CBC on Sunday, a day I thoroughly enjoy spending with Ned and Bob.  Sorry guys.  We'll see whether my sacrifice pays off, won't we.  Good luck at any rate.

7 comments:

  1. Good Luck, Bird like it's your last!

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  2. Look what Santa dropped off in Bentsen...Good Luck with the oriole!!

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  3. Good Luck and remember you can sleep in 2011!! Audrey

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  4. And he's off (again) - this time for the Grand Finale? Go get that Oriole and we Virginians will see you next year! Renee

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  5. Merry Christmas Bob. Hope you get an Oriole for Christmas ;-) Renee

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