Thursday, November 10, 2011

Golden Oriole

A quick, lucky sighting of this spectacular fellow at close quarters was a perfect start to the day! He was so close, I'm surprised he didn't fly off before the shutter went off. Look at its eyes! Aren't they just gorgeous?? (well, eye...) Almost as big as a pigeon, this guy was stunningly bright among the yellow and green leaves of that tree. It was a sudden movement on his part and lucky timing on mine that allowed me to spot him. He was, otherwise, rather well hidden. 

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