The female Baltimore oriole gathers grasses, wool, bark from vines, twine, fishing line and other materials, then pokes them into an elaborate knot and tangle shape.

CARROLL COUNTY, Md. — It's no secret that 10-year-old Addison Haslacker loves the Baltimore Orioles. People can tell by the autographed Austin Hays ball she keeps in a small, clear box, as well ...

Birds build their nests out of everything from twigs and mud to spider silk. Some birds don’t even build a nest, and the places where they do build them can vary.

Opinion A rare bird sighting made our Bethesda backyard an attraction The Bullock’s oriole, a native of the Great Plains or Far West, typically spends winters in Mexico.

A medium-sized bird, on average about 6.7 to 8.7 inches in length, the Baltimore Oriole has a wingspan of 9.1 to 12.6 inches. They have a sturdy body, a longish tail and legs, and a thick, pointed ...

Eric DeCosta was on vacation on Cape Cod, his last downtime for many months. Training camp was still a few weeks away, and the Baltimore Ravens had no pressing issues at the moment. The mind of a ...

The artists One of the most remarkable nest builders in Missouri is the Baltimore oriole. These birds are known for their intricately-woven hanging nests, which resemble small pouches. The female ...

Unfortunately, like so many migratory birds, the Baltimore oriole has declined significantly. The North American Breeding Bird Survey shows a 38% decline in their numbers from 1966 to 2022.

Scores of Baltimore orioles cross the coastline during April and become frequent visitors in Houston backyards. They stop to feed and replenish body fat depleted during their arduous migratory ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Hey birders, it's time to retrieve your binoculars and field guides and get out and participate in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count. During this year's count, Feb. 16 ...

Here, we were able to take better photos which enabled Sam Viles of BirdGuides to identify it as a first-winter female Baltimore Oriole. A once-in-a-lifetime viewing! It stayed with us until Storm ...