Lifer #146 - Baltimore Oriole

Male Baltimore Oriole

Yes, another lifer, the third for the month, I AM ENJOYING JANUARY 2022 BIRDING.  This one came as a surprise, a bird that I never dreamt of seeing in Barbados and it came so casually. But I’ll take it, Barbados Lifer 146 a male Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) it all its splendor.  

The male Baltimore is a stunner, bright orange with a black head and bold white wingbar. Females vary from yellowish to bright orange below, often with blotchy black on the head.  The last record of this species here was netted at Harrison Point, St. Lucy on October 25, 1998 (Frost & Massiah 2001).

Lifer 148 is closer than you think can we get to 150 in the first month of the year?  It’s in the works.

Stay Safe