What kind of bird II

[boneaddict]

My house is turning into a bird paradise, other than english sparrows and starlings anyway.  This is my new friend.  I assume its an Oriole but I could be way wrong.

[boneaddict]

I had the hardest time getting him in the open.  He likes his brush....

[boneaddict]

do you ever get the feeling you are being watched........

[boneaddict]

last one...

[coastalghost]

western tanager

[boneaddict]

I wondered that, but I had in my mind that they had some blue on them or were more exotic looking.  I bet I am thinking of a bunting.   COOL.

[Houndhunter]

western tanager

yup thats my guess as well

[coastalghost]

They are a cool bird. Thanks for the pics

[boneaddict]

He's probably just passing on through, but happy he stopped by.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Not sure what your home habitat is, other than aspen - you'll see these guys all summer long in dry open ponderosa.

[boneaddict]

For the most part its the desert LT Murray, with the ponderosa stuff about 5 miles up the road.  I do offer a bit of an oasis here though with some pines, but mostly sage.

[DOUBLELUNG]

Might be why he's there.  With the cool spring, I wouldn't be surprised if nesting isn't delayed due to a lack of bugs.  Don't expect he'll stay around too long though.

[Dman]

 Very good pictures, I've only seen two before, one in NE Oregon and one near Cathlamet