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Acanthisittidae – New Zealand Wrens
Acanthizidae – Australasian Warblers
Acrocephalidae – Reed & Brush Warblers Etc.
Aegithalidae – Bush Tits
Aegithinidae – Ioras
Alaudidae – Larks
Arcanatoridae – Dapple-throat & Allies
Artamidae – Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Currawongs
Atrichornithidae – Scrub-birds
Bernieridae – Malagasy Warblers
Bombycillidae – Waxwings
Buphagidae – Oxpeckers
Calcariidae – Longspurs & Snow Buntings
Callaeidae – Kokako & Saddlebacks
Campephagidae – Cuckooshrikes, Cicadabirds, Trillers & Minivets
Cardinalidae – Cardinals, Grosbeaks & Allies
Certhiidae – Treecreepers
Cettidae – Bush Warblers, Tesias & Allies
Chaetopidae – Rockjumpers
Chloropseidae – Leafbirds
Cinclidae – Dippers
Cisticolidae – Cisticolas, Prinia, Tailorbirds & Allies
Climacteridae – Australasian Treecreepers
Cnemophilidae – Satinbirds
Coerebidae – Bananaquit
Conopophagidae – Gnateaters
Corcoracidae – Australian Mudnesters
Corvidae – Crows, Jays, Magpies & Allies
Cotingidae – Cotingas, Fruiteaters & Allies
Dasyornithidae – Bristlebirds
Dicaeidae – Flowerpeckers
Dicruridae – Drongos
Donacobiidae – Donacobius
Dulidae – Palmchat
Elachuridae – Spotted Wren-babbler
Emberizidae – Buntings, New World Sparrows & Allies
Erythroceridae – Yellow Flycatchers
Estrildidae – Waxbills, Munias & Allies
Eulacestomatidae – Ploughbill
Eupetidae – Rail-Babbler
Eurylaimidae – Broadbills
Formicariidae – Antthrushes
Fringillidae – Finches, Seedeaters, Euphonias & Allies
Furnariidae – Ovenbirds
Grallariidae – Antpittas
Hirundinidae – Swallows & Martins
Hyliotidae – Hyliotas
Hylocitreidae – Yellow-flanked Whistler
Hypocoliidae – Hypocolius
Icteridae – Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds & Allies
Ifritidae – Blue-capped Ifrit
Incertae Sedis – Uncertain Families
Irenidae – Fairy-bluebirds
Laniidae – Shrikes
Leiothrichidae – Turdoides Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Barwings & Sibias
Locustellidae – Grassbirds & Allies
Machaerirhynchidae – Boatbills
Macrosphenidae – Crombecs, Longbills & African Warblers
Malaconotidae – Bushshrikes, Tchagras, Puffbacks & Boubous
Maluridae – Australasian Wrens
Melampittidae – Melampittas
Melanocharitidae – Berrypeckers & Longbills
Melanopareiidae – Crescent-chests
Meliphagidae – Honeyeaters
Menuridae – Lyrebirds
Mimidae – Mockingbirds, Thrashers & Allies
Mohoidae – O’os
Mohouidae – Whitehead, Yellowhead & Brown Creeper
Monarchidae – Monarchs, Paradise Flycatchers & Allies
Motacillidae – Longclaws, Pipits & Wagtails
Muscicapidae – Old World Flycatchers
Nectariniidae – Sunbirds & Spiderhunters
Neosittidae – Sitellas
Nicatoridae – Nicators
Notiomystidae – Stitchbird
Oreoicidae – Australasian Bellbirds
Oriolidae – Old World Orioles, Pitohuis & Figbirds
Orthonychidae – Logrunners & Chowchilla
Pachycephalidae – Whistlers & Allies
Panuridae – Bearded Reedling
Paradisaeidae – Birds-of-paradise
Paramythiidae – Painted Berrypeckers
Pardalotidae – Pardalotes
Paridae – Tits & Chickadees
Parulidae – New World Warblers
Passeridae – Old World Sparrows
Pellorneidae – Fulvettas, Ground Babblers & Allies
Petroicidae – Australasian Robins
Peucedramidae – Olive Warbler
Philepittidae – Asities
Phylloscopidae – Leaf Warblers & Allies
Picathartidae – Rockfowl
Pipridae – Manakins
Pittidae – Pittas
Pityriaseidae – Bristlehead
Platysteiridae – Wattle-eyes & Batises
Ploceidae – Weavers, Widowbirds & Allies
Pnoepygidae – Wren-babblers
Polioptilidae – Gnatcatchers
Pomatostomidae – Australasian Babblers
Prionopidae – Helmetshrikes
Promeropidae – Sugarbirds
Prunellidae – Accentors
Psophodidae – Whipbirds, Jewel-babblers & Quail-thrushes
Ptilogonatidae – Silky-flycatchers
Ptilonorhynchidae – Bowerbirds & Catbirds
Pycnonotidae – Bulbuls
Regulidae – Goldcrests & Kinglets
Remizidae – Penduline Tits
Rhagologidae – Mottled Berryhunter
Rhinocryptidae – Tapaculos
Rhipiduridae – Fantails
Sapayoidae -Sapayoa
Scotocercidae – Streaked Scrub Warbler
Sittidae – Nuthatches
Stenostiridae – Fairy Flycatchers
Sturnidae – Starlings, Mynas & Rhabdornis
Sylviidae – Sylviid Babblers, Parrotbills & Fulvettas
Tephrodornithidae – Woodshrikes & Allies
Thamnophilidae – Antbirds
Thraupidae – Tanagers & Allies
Tichodromidae – Wallcreeper
Timaliidae – Babblers
Tityridae – Tityras, Becards & Allies
Troglodytidae – Wrens
Turdidae – Thrushes
Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers
Urocynchramidae – Przevalski’s Finch
Vangidae – Vangas
Viduidae – Indigobirds & Whydahs
Vireonidae – Vireos, Greenlets & Shrike-babblers
Zosteropidae – White-eyes, Yuhinas & Allies
Accipitridae – Kites, Hawks & Eagles
Aegothelidae – Owlet-nightjars
Alcedinidae – Kingfishers
Alcidae – Auks
Anatidae – Swans, Geese & Ducks
Anhimidae – Screamers
Anhingidae – Darters
Anseranatidae – Magpie Goose
Apodidae – Swifts
Apterygidae – Kiwis
Aramidae – Limpkin
Ardeidae – Herons, Egrets & Bitterns
Balaenicipitidae – Shoebill
Brachypteraciidae – Ground Rollers
Bucconidae – Puffbirds
Bucerotidae – Hornbills
Bucorvidae – Ground Hornbills
Burhinidae – Thick-knees & Stone Curlews
Cacatuidae – Cockatoos
Capitonidae – New World Barbets
Caprimulgidae – Nightjars & Nighthawks
Cariamidae – Seriemas
Casuariidae – Cassowaries
Cathartidae – New World Vultures
Charadriidae – Plovers, Lapwings & Dotterels
Chionidae – Sheathbill
Ciconiidae – Storks
Coliidae – Mousebirds
Columbidae – Doves & Pigeons
Coraciidae – Rollers
Cracidae – Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans
Cuculidae – Old World Cuckoos
Diomedeidae – Albatrosses
Dromadidae – Crab Plover
Dromaiidae – Emu
Eurypygidae – Sunbittern
Falconidae – Falcons, Kestrels & Caracaras
Fregatidae – Frigatebirds
Galbulidae – Jacamars
Gaviidae – Divers or Loons
Glareolidae – Coursers & Pratincoles
Gruidae – Cranes
Haematopodidae – Oystercatchers
Heliornithidae – Finfoots & Sungrebe
Hemiprocnidae – Treeswifts
Hydrobatidae – Northern Storm Petrels
Ibidorhynchidae – Ibisbill
Indicatoridae – Honeyguides
Jacanidae – Jacanas
Laridae – Gulls, Terns & Skimmers
Leptosomatidae – Cuckoo Roller
Lybiidae – African Barbets
Megalimidae – Asian Barbets
Megapodiidae – Megapodes
Meropidae – Bee-eaters
Mesitornithidae – Mesites
Momotidae – Motmots
Musophagidae – Turacos, Plantain-eaters & Go-away-birds
Numididae – Guineafowl
Nyctibiidae – Potoos
Oceanitidae – Austral Storm Petrels
Odontophoridae – New World Quails
Opisthocomidae – Hoatzin
Otididae – Bustards, Floricans & Korhaans
Pandionidae – Ospreys
Pedionomidae – Plains Wanderer
Pelecanidae – Pelicans
Pelecanoididae – Diving Petrels
Phaethontidae – Tropicbirds
Phalacrocoracidae – Cormorants & Shags
Phasianidae – Pheasants, Grouse, Partridges & Allies
Phoenicopteridae – Flamingos
Phoeniculidae – Wood Hoopoes & Scimitarbills
Picidae – Woodpeckers
Pluvianellidae – Magellanic Plover
Pluvianidae – Egyptian Plover
Podargidae – Frogmouths
Podicipedidae – Grebes
Procellariidae – Petrels, Diving Petrels & Shearwaters
Psittacidae – African & New World Parrots
Psittaculidae – Old World Parrots
Psophiidae – Trumpeters
Pteroclidae – Sandgrouse
Rallidae – Rails, Crakes, Gallinules & Coots etc.
Ramphastidae – Aracari, Toucans & Toucanets
Recurvirostridae – Avocets & Stilts
Rheidae – Rheas
Rhynochetidae – Kagu
Rostratulidae – Painted Snipe
Sagittariidae – Secretarybird
Sarothruridae – Flufftails
Scolopacidae – Woodcock, Snipe, Sandpipers & Allies
Scopidae – Hammerkop
Semnornithidae – Toucan Barbets
Spheniscidae – Penguins
Steatornithidae – Oilbird
Stercorariidae – Skuas or Jaegers
Strigidae – Owls
Strigopidae – New Zealand Parrots
Struthionidae – Ostriches
Sulidae – Gannets & Boobies
Thinocoridae – Seedsnipe
Threskiornithidae – Ibises & Spoonbills
Tinamidae – Tinamous
Todidae – Todies
Trochilidae – Hummingbirds
Trogonidae – Trogons & Quetzals
Turnicidae – Buttonquails
Tytonidae – Barn & Grass Owls
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The recording area of Norfolk (areas 27 & 28 in the Watsonian system) is co-terminus with the ceremonial county of Norfolk; a large county in East Anglia in the east of England. It borders Lincolnshire to the west and northwest, Cambridgeshire to the west and southwest, and Suffolk to the south. Its northern and eastern boundaries are the North Sea and, to the northwest, The Wash. The county town is Norwich, which is the largest settlement followed by King’s Lynn in the northwest, Great Yarmouth on the east coast and Thetford in the south. With an area of over 2000 square miles and a population of 850,000 people, Norfolk is a largely rural county.

The west of Norfolk is part of the Fens, an extremely flat former marsh. The centre of the county is gently undulating lowland; its northern coast is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and in the south is part of Thetford Forest. In the east are the Broads, a network of rivers and lakes which extend into Suffolk. The area is now the Broads National Park. The geology of the county includes clay and chalk deposits, which make its coast susceptible to erosion. Much of Norfolk’s fairly flat and fertile land has been drained for use as arable land. The principal arable crops are sugar beet, wheat, barley (for brewing) and oil seed rape and 20% of those in employment work in farming and the food industry. Fishing and Tourism are also important.

Birding Norfolk

Norfolk is renowned as probably the best all round county for birding in the UK. This is based mostly on its reserves and other protected areas because the farmland is some of the most intensively used around. Nevertheless, Corn Buntings, Yellowhammers and other finches and buntings can be found, often flocking in winter to glean spilt seeds and newly ploughed fields. Keepered estates can be a mixed blessing, some gamebird feed stations favouring passerines, while some ignorant land managers allow illegal shooting and trapping of raptors.

Sticking out into the North Sea it is well placed to receive more than its fair share of migrants in season. These can turn up anywhere, but mainly along the coast. Areas with isolated bushes or other cover provide the best chance of seeing passerines. One in particular, Blakeney Point, has a long history of mega rarities. Now a few Arctic Terns breed there. Seawatching is good at Cley Coastguards and Sheringham.

The View of North Foreland Woods & NWT Cley Marshes taken from Walsey Hills NOA Reserve © Chris Lotz

The Broads network of rivers and lakes in the east of the county, extend south into Suffolk. The Broads and other wetland areas have many breeding birds that are scarce or missing in other parts of the country such as Bittern, Marsh Harriers, Bearded Tits, and Avocets. For many years it was the only place to have breeding Cranes. Winter brings very large flocks of pink-footed and Brent geese and the only regular bean geese, along with spectacular gatherings of knot and other waders in the Wash.

In the south, straddling the Suffolk border, Thetford Forest is dominated by managed conifer plantation with clear-felled areas and is home to Goshawks, Crossbills, Tree Pipits and Woodlarks. Santon Downham still has a few pairs of lesser-spotted Woodpeckers. Also in the south is Breckland – this was heath that was cultivated and then allowed to revert back to heathland; it is a stronghold for Stone Curlew.

Titchwell RSPB Reserve © Chris Lotz

Its location also makes it one of the top counties for rarities which turn up in Autumn and Spring and bring even more birders to the coast. The well-watched reserves along the coast at Holme, Titchwell, Cley and so forth, have more than their share of rarities and scarce birds. However, Norfolk is also a great county for birds that are under pressure in many other parts of the UK such as Barn Owls; as its narrow lanes and vast agricultural areas keep road casualties to a minimum. Some of the best-known sites appear below.

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Cley - Blakeney Point

Great yarmouth - breydon water, lyndford arboretum, santon downham, snettisham rspb, strumpshaw fen, waxham - winterton, wells / holkham, paul burrows.

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* NNR Norfolk's National Nature Reserves

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The Following Reports are available from the United Kingdom : Why not send us a report, or an update to one of your current reports?

Trip reports from England : Includes: The Isles of Scilly, Where to find birds in Devon, Where to find birds in Norfolk, North Lancashire, South Cumbria

Trip reports from Scotland : Includes: Scotland in Winter, Scotland in Summer, Speyside in Summer, Fair Isle, Hebrides, Shetlands etc...

Trip reports from Wales : Includes: The Isle of Anglesey specialities, SW Wales.

Pelagic Trips from the UK : Includes: The Scillonian Pelagic, The Irish Sea in Summer, The Bay of Biscay

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Some Useful bird books for the United Kingdom : Do you have a good book for this region that we haven't featured? let us know

Where to Watch Birds in the London Area Dominic Mitchell: Buy from Amazon.co.uk

The book covers every key site from the Central London parks to the marshes of the Thames, and the wetlands and reservoirs of the Colne and Lee Valleys. It also covers advice about habitat, the birds most likely to be seen, when to visit to see which species of bird, and how to get there, including full public transport information.

Where to Watch Birds in Wales Dave Saunders: Buy from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

This is a guide to birdwatching in Wales with a description of 11 sites and information on habitat, species to be seen and access. Appendices describe minor sites, national and local conservation organizations, bird clubs and societies and a complete list of bird species mentioned in the book.

Isles of Scilly Standard Guidebook: R L Bowley: Buy from Amazon.co.uk

"This book is fairly indispensable to the first timer in Ireland. Some good site reports and fairly useful maps."

The RSPB Book of British Birds Peter Holden, J.T.R. Sharrock, Hilary Burn: Buy from Amazon.co.uk

"RSPB" Birdfeeder Garden Robert Burton: Buy from Amazon.co.uk

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Andrew McCafferty's Internet Extravaganza

This contains bird recordings (mostly from the UK), a local site guide for Lancaster and District and birding links.

Birding Tour USA: Ohio Day Tours

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Birding Ecotours has an office in Ohio. The following text just provides “samplers” for birding day trips around the state, briefly mentioning some of the birds and sites that can be visited across Ohio.

Starting in north-western Ohio, Magee Marsh (the venue of the Biggest Week in American Birding) is famed for its spring migration spectacle, when myriads of spectacular, brightly colored wood warblers and other migrants can be seen and photographed at eye level. These birds forage madly to accumulate adequate energy stores to make the big crossing over Lake Erie to Canada, Michigan, etc. Most eastern warblers can be seen here during spring migration. Kirtland’s Warbler is the rarest of them, and if missed here (during migration) it can be seen (usually easily) in adjacent Michigan on its breeding grounds in late spring and early summer. American Woodcock , roosting Whip-poor-will , and Common Nighthawk are often seen at close quarters here.

As an aside (as this text is about our 1-day trips in Ohio), our new Ohio full-length birding tour, which includes brief forays into Michigan (to near-guarantee Kirtland’s Warbler ) and West Virginia (for Swainson’s Warbler ) is something you might consider, as we have a realistic chance of seeing all the eastern warblers (and stacks of other birds) on this tour.

Back to describing possible places to visit on a 1-day trip, north-western Ohio is not only about Magee Marsh. This part of the state also boasts a lot of other famous birding sites, so at very least one full day of birding is warranted in the Toledo/Oregon/Port Clinton area. The Ottawa auto drive, the brand-new Howard Marsh Metro Park, Pearson Metro Park, Metzger Marsh and woodlot, and Maumee Bay State Park (which usually boasts red and gray morphs of Eastern Screech Owl and lots of migrant activity) are just a few of the spectacular and famous birding sites in this area, not only for wood warblers, tanagers, cuckoos, orioles, and other terrestrial migrants, but also for shorebirds and all kinds of other species, such as Trumpeter Swan, Sandhill Crane , and many others. While we’ve been emphasizing spring migration here in north-western Ohio, this and other parts of the state are very well worth a day of birding at any time of year. Summer is of course good for breeding birds, fall migration sees a stack of shorebirds, rarer sparrows, and others, and winter is good for owls that can often include the adorable Northern Saw-whet Owl and winter ducks and gulls along the lakeshore. The areas further east along the shores of Lake Erie around Sandusky and Cleveland are also phenomenal for a plethora of winter gulls, ducks, Snowy Owl , and so many others. Near Cleveland, where there are lots of birders, rarer birds tend to be well staked out. Conneaut in the extreme north-east of the state is known for local rarities that “drop in” along the beach there.

Shorebirds, including Buff-breasted Sandpiper , can also be prevalent at various sites much further south within Ohio, such as Findlay Reservoir, Indian Lake, around Columbus and Dayton, at Big Island and Killdeer Plains, and at many other statewide sites. Columbus itself, right in the middle of Ohio, has so many first-class metro parks (all of them free!) that it’s really tough to get to know even a small proportion of them very well, even if you’re a local. On our day trips around Columbus we often visit the wetland section of the huge Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park for American Bittern (one of the best places anywhere for this skulking heron), Least Bittern (with luck), Sedge Wren (spring and summer), Virginia Rail, Sora, Henslow’s Sparrow (spring and summer), Nelson’s Sparrow, Le Conte’s Sparrow (these two during a brief window in the fall), Short-eared Owl (mainly in winter), Northern Harrier (mainly in winter), winter ducks, and many others. Woodland sections of this same park, and other sites like Blendon Woods, Highbanks, and Blacklick Woods Metro Parks, are great for migrants and breeding birds such as warblers, tanagers, a host of woodpeckers (including the massive Pileated Woodpecker ), and lots of others.

The hilly southern parts of Ohio should not be neglected and are really good for Worm-eating Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, Kentucky Warbler , and many other birds not very often seen farther north except as “overshoot” migrants. Places such as Lake Hope State Park within Zaleski State Forest, Shawnee State Forest, Clear Creek Metro Park, and so many others are legendary among birders. Cincinnati, picturesquely situated on the scenic Ohio River, which forms the border with Kentucky, definitely warrants a bare minimum of one full day of birding.

If you’re an Ohio “year lister” wanting FOY (First of Year) species, or a visiting birder from a different state, you should equally enjoy one of these Ohio day trips with us. If you’re a foreign birder (and that could include the Western United States, ha ha!), you’re in for even more of a treat, as so many (if not most) birds will be new for you here in Ohio…!

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Cape May Warbler

Blackburnian Warbler

Black-throated Green Warbler

Kirtland's Warbler

Sandhill Crane

Northern Parula

Prairie Warbler

Tennessee Warbler

Yellow-throated Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Blue-headed Vireo

Northern Waterthrush

Baltimore Oriole

Magnolia Warbler

Cerulean Warbler

1-day northwest ohio trip report, by jacob roalef.

This is an example of a typical 1-day Ohio birding trip report. Please email us ( [email protected] ) for more trip reports from this destination.

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Kurt and Kathi decided to visit northwest Ohio for several days before heading north to Michigan for more birding fun. We were lucky enough to link up for their first full day of birding here and what a day it was. While they have been to the region in previous years, the birding is so amazing that it is certainly worth repeat visits. During our day together, the birding was fantastic, and we only made it to two locations because of that! We birded the morning at Magee Marsh and the afternoon was spent on the auto-road of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge . We ended our day together with 86 species and lots of laughs!

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After picking up Kurt and Kathi at 7am, we decided to head to Magee Marsh as our first birding stop of the day. Although the famous boardwalk there had limited access during this time, the surrounding trails and even the parking lot can offer some great birding and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Right away we were treated to a nice migrant flock along the parking lot edge. The birding was so good that we were glued to one spot for almost an hour as some birds left, different ones just came in to replace them. Highlights included Bay-breasted , Magnolia , Palm , Blackpoll , Blackburnian , Black-throated Blue , Nashville and Chestnut-sided Warblers plus a very cooperative, Black-billed Cuckoo which flew in for a moment before carrying on. After reading the above, one can understand why it was so difficult to leave this spot and continue venturing onwards.

Eventually we made it out onto the Estuary Trail where we were treated to two more Black-billed Cuckoos ; what an incredible cuckoo day! We also heard a Northern Waterthrush singing, and had views of a beautiful Northern Parula and a glowing Red-headed Woodpecker , not to mention about a dozen American Yellow Warblers . We started to make our way back to the car and passed the entrance to the boardwalk. Luckily, as we were passing by, we overheard some workers talking about the possibility of them allowing walk-ons at this time so we asked and next thing we knew, we were on the amazing Magee boardwalk! This place is amazing for birds, and it wasn’t long until magic struck with a jaw-dropping female Kirtland’s Warbler making an appearance! We enjoyed this sighting with several other excited birders, and one could really feel the joy of birding in the air. The rest of the boardwalk was of course enjoyable with species like Prothonotary , Nashville , and Cape May Warblers , White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows , Great-crested Flycatcher and Swainson’s Thrush .

After a nice picnic lunch, we started our journey along the 7-mile auto-road tour in Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. The beginning sections featured more water bird species and we enjoyed species like Trumpeter Swan , Great Egret , Sandhill Crane , and Common Gallinule . As we continued along into the more exciting second half of the drive, we were treated to some really nice views of both Dunlin and Least Sandpiper . We even managed to get onto a distant Sora that was foraging in and out of the reeds there. Finally, we came up to a small woodlot located along the road which again had a fantastic flock of migrant songbirds in its branches. One of the first species we saw after getting out was a brilliant Canada Warbler , which is always a real treat to see. Other birds included Magnolia , Blackpoll and Chestnut-sided Warblers , Indigo Bunting , and American Redstart . We finally rounded the corner and headed for the exit on what was certainly a fantastic day of birding! Warblers stole the show on this particular day, as they tend to do, and we tallied 19 different species on this trip before we said our goodbyes and put a cap on a great day trip.

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Prep some oranges! Interactive Baltimore oriole migration tracker map shows they're close

Orioles have always been a bird watching favorite, even before the species became a household name thanks to America's pastime. The Baltimore Oriole is known for its striking orange plumage, whistling song and unique hanging nests.

The orioles arrive in the area to breed from early April to late May, so now is the perfect time to set up your bird feeders with some fruit, such as oranges, some grape jelly and nectar, the preferred snack of these brightly colored birds.

New England actually plays host to two species of orioles, the Baltimore Oriole being the more common and well known. Its rarer and less flashy cousin, the Orchard Oriole is smaller with a more understated plumage of rich chestnut.

Baltimore Oriole Migration Tracker 2024

Similar to the hummingbird map , avian enthusiasts can track migrations and sightings and in real-time, while also contributing their own data using Journey North - a site that tracks the migrations of a number of different species, from monarch butterflies to bald eagles and everything in between.

The first Baltimore Oriole reported sighting of the season was actually ahead of season, with report by a very surprised birder on Feb. 2 coming in from Lowell. "I don't believe I am saying this, but I heard it first - clear as a bell," said the birder, labeled only as Steve, in his comment alongside the sighting report.

See the map of the 2024 migration below. If the embed below doesn't load, see the 2024 oriole map here.

How do I attract Baltimore orioles to my feeder? What do orioles eat?

Ripe fruit is a favorite of orioles, so cutting oranges in half and hanging them from trees is a reliable strategy. Special oriole feeders filled with sugar water supplement the flower nectar that Baltimore orioles gather as well as small amounts of jelly - with an emphasis on small to avoid soiling their feathers.

They are also known for preferring dark-colored fruit, and will seek out the darkest mulberries, the reddest cherries, and the deepest-purple grapes, and will ignore green grapes and yellow cherries even if they are ripe, according to All About Birds .

Birders with a green thumb can plant bright fruits and nectar-bearing flowers, such as raspberries, crab apples, and trumpet vines, all of which Baltimore Orioles will find difficult to resist.

How long do orioles stay around?

Typically, until the end of summer.

Some Baltimore orioles start to migrate back south as early as July if they're hatchlings for the year are ready for the trip, but the peak of the migration is in August and September, according to Journey North. By October, most birds have made it to their wintering grounds.

Baltimore orioles winter in Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and the northern tip of South America, according to All About Birds.

How did the Baltimore oriole get its name?

The Baltimore oriole was not named after the city - though it certainly can be seen in Maryland. The orange and black plumage bore the same colors as the heraldic crest of England’s Baltimore family, whom the city was named after as well.

When looking for this bird, keep your eyes up, as they prefer to perch on treetops and upper foliage, looking down from above seemingly like the English noblemen they are named after.

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Orioles of the Philippines

This #mondaymotivation, we have here another infographic for you! We present the Orioles of the Philippines!!! This whole week will be #orioleweek at Birding Philippines!!!

Orioles are a large family of songbirds that can be found in the "Old World" from Africa, Asia and Australia. Most species from this family are brightly-colored having patches of yellow, green or occasionally red contrasting with black or brown. This songbird family is also characterized by having very rich, whistle-like, melodious calls, another characteristic that makes them one of the most appreciated families in the bird world.

The Philippines has 5 species of Orioles, with 3 species endemic and 2 species resident to our country. The most widespread is the Black-naped Oriole, Oriolus chinensis, a resident urban garden bird that we share with other countries in Southeast Asia. The most rare among the orioles of the Philippines is the Isabela Oriole, endemic and found only in Luzon and is classified as Critically Endangered.

Orioles in the Philippines are called by many local names: Ki-yaw, Kikiyaw, KIlyawan, Kulyawan, Antolihao, Tulihao, among others. Join us this week as we take a closer look at these often bright and colorful orioles of the Philippines!

You know the drill, if you want a printer-friendly version, kindly click this link to download: Orioles of the Philippines A4

This poster is the 2nd in our series of bird families of the Philippines. The first one we did was on kingfishers, check it out here in case you missed it: Kingfishers of the Philippines.