>From 10:30AM until noon today, I searched for the HOODED ORIOLE in Magnolia. I visited Montfort as well as the lower locations, including Raye and Perkins. No luck. But this is only my 4th try. Matt Bartells derserves the persistence award for this bird. I only hope that I don't break his record of attempts!!

Tomorrow.........

Marv Breece
Seattle, WA


----- Original Message -----
From: J. Acker
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:10 PM
Subject: [Tweeters] Magnolia Hooded Oriole Update


School finally over yesterday, I opted to seek the Magnolia Hooded Oriole out today.



This is not the slam dunk deal that the Bay-breasted Warbler and Clay-Colored Sparrow were.



Unlike Gene, I live less than 6 miles from the Magnolia location. However, it is separated by an 8 mile ferry commute. I opted for public transportation, and used Metro bus #24 from 4th Avenue to get me within walking distance. I took the 6:20 Bainbridge boat over, and was "on station" at the leafless tree at the bottom of Raye and Perkins Lane around 8:30. I selected a vantage point that kept the tree, the two palm trees in the backyard of the house under renovation, and the sun, in view. Unfortunately, the noise from the air compressor pumping concrete at the house under renovation was horrific to my ears, and I periodically ducked below to seek relief. All for naught.



Well over an hour later, my hearing shot, I opted to wander up to the "Magnolia west" private road (across from Magnolia and Montfort) and I walked down it. I hadn't quite reached the bottom when the oriole flew from a tree in front of me, to one out of sight. I retreated up the road 50 feet, and found the oriole in the top of a small tree. I got a great 10 second look before the bird flew off to parts unknown. I saw the bird at around 10:00 am.



The black throat and bib contrasts sharply with the yellow-orange head and nape. It is a nice looking bird. For a ten second observation..



J. Acker

Bainbridge Island, Washington

owler at sounddsl.com







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