Greg Gillson sent me this message (and a photo) to forward to
Tweeters. I do not know how agreeable she will be to visitors.
I will try to find out.

----- Forwarded message from gearjammerjon at peoplepc.com -----
Date: Mon, 29 May 2006 18:53:44 -0700
From: Merrill
Subject: hooded oriale
To: greg at thebirdguide.com

Thank you for your reply! I really appreciate that. I live in Enumclaw
Washington which is about 35 miles southeast of Seattle in the foothills of Mt
Rainier. This must be quite rare then being this far north and I feel quite
priveledged to be able to witness such spectacular beauty in a bird I have
never seen before! I do believe there is nesting pair close by as he does not
fly far and lands in some bushes about 150 yards away. I have not seen the
female and wonder what she looks like. I would assume she is less brightly
colored. Can you help me on that one too? Thanks again! Merrill

----- End forwarded message -----

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Mike Patterson
Astoria, OR
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