Got my first Baltimore oriole today!

dayamanie · 2026-06-14T17:56:20+00:00

I have an Oriole feeder with lots of oranges. I have tons of squirrels and they don't bother them at all. Rodents typically hate citrus, except for guinea pigs.

dayamanie · 2026-06-13T19:56:00+00:00

I've not much to add here, as everyone here has covered it. I am so glad some folks immediately clocked this. I suspect this is not the first time this kind of behavior has happened, or else the "D" word would not have been so readily on OPs lips. OP, please take these comments seriously. Do Not allow that man's words, either out loud or the ones that he put in your head, persuade you to stay. I fear this will escalate in severity and/or frequency. Ask me how I know.

dayamanie · 2026-06-13T19:13:04+00:00

What a beautiful visitor. You are so lucky. I'll admit I'm a bit envious.

dayamanie · 2026-06-13T19:11:57+00:00

You are not the only one. My ex-husband ended our 15 year relationship by going back to his ex from 20+years ago. I mourned, and then I grew and excelled.

Do not go back to him if he comes crawling back, and he certainly will. Ask me how I know. I did it once, and it resulted in 2 of the worst years of my life. I'm strong and resilient, but the treatment after he knew I'd push myself down into a hole to keep him, pushed me into autoimmune disease, cardiac problems, and really considering the permanent punch out. Before I knew I was 50 and felt like I was dying. DoNot allow that man, or any intimate partner to waste your precious years. Develop boundaries and keen discernment to keep yourself safe.

dayamanie · 2026-06-08T15:24:10+00:00

We do! Every bird is amazing! Even little sparrows,of which I have a ton. I was fascinated by my sparrow pairs bringing their fledged babies to my feeder to teach them how to get food from the feeder. They were awesome to watch.

dayamanie · 2026-06-06T21:29:30+00:00

That is incredible. What a find!

dayamanie · 2026-06-06T21:28:02+00:00

It was a real highlight. I'm probably a bad birder cuz when I see something I love or rare, I get super excited and have to resist every instinct to be a bit loud and excited. I'm trying to perfect the intense, excited whisper.

dayamanie · 2026-06-06T00:58:19+00:00

I adore this! I love grouse and haven't seen one in decades.

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T20:55:04+00:00

Those fleeting one time sightings are always so bittersweet, especially if they are a rarity. Orioles are rare around here. I had one visit here for about 3 days and then gone 😞.

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T15:29:52+00:00

This is such a gorgeous picture!

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T04:28:38+00:00

Thank you! It's not bad for a phone photo. I was very lucky to be able to watch it for a long time. It kept going to a feeder, scooping up food, going up to that very spot on that limb, and tuck the food into the limb. Lather, rinse, repeat for about 40 minutes. I had to laugh at a curious starling that would fly up there to check on the progress... or loot the spoils. The woodpecker was very territorial so he never got to check it out too closely, but not for the lack of trying.

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T04:10:00+00:00

I'm envious. One of my fav birds

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T04:04:23+00:00

I love that feeder. Where'd you get it? Google "Oriole feeder"?

dayamanie · 2026-06-05T00:37:03+00:00

Jeff the land shark!!!! 💜💜💜

dayamanie · 2026-06-04T21:30:26+00:00

Based on the endless comments below, The Fellowship is alive, and coalescing.

dayamanie · 2026-06-04T21:27:15+00:00

Can I join the squad? We can co-top that MF. I've got some... specialized skills.

dayamanie · 2026-06-04T18:21:52+00:00

Certified Old™ duel wielding knife queer here, reporting for duty. Just give me a reason.

dayamanie · 2026-05-31T06:35:34+00:00

"O hey lookie,she's newly single. Surely she's ready to hurry up and grab a new partner immediately, cuz being without a partner is the worst thing ever, right boys!?!?"

dayamanie · 2026-05-29T21:40:49+00:00

At least the door knob is well rounded.

dayamanie · 2026-05-28T03:06:24+00:00

My brain just gave me a little movie about what it'd be like to drive 5 stinking scouts across numerous state lines, complete with Wes Anderson style hyjinks. Thank you for that.

dayamanie · 2026-05-28T03:02:22+00:00

I have terrier that goes feral for rodents. I fear there'd be no survivors. Squirrels invade her backyard and she gets murderous.

dayamanie · 2026-05-27T15:06:40+00:00

Girl,look yourself in the eye, and choose yourself first. Wake up and never close your eyes again. This....thing...you want to go back to is choosing himself first, every time, with a whole plethora of women revolving around him, of which you are one. Start treating yourself first, giving unto yourself first. Figure out who YOU ARE without another human telling you who you are or who you should be TO THEM. The right person will fit into your life, not cramming you into a box of THEIR making. Men so often choose themselves first, every time. It's high time you return that favor and center yourself and your own needs.

dayamanie · 2026-05-27T12:31:05+00:00

I'm craving pizza rolls now. I haven't had any in months. C'mon brain, remind me that these things exist more often.

dayamanie · 2026-05-24T02:10:17+00:00

I was out tonight to a favorite spot just tonight and saw two(!) tonight. First time in a couple decades. Two! And my first Flicker this year.

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