I was out looking for snakes in South Texas and came across this bird nest. It was about 15 feet up in a Palm Tree UNDER the Frond. I had never seen one that looked like it so I hung around for a bit waiting to see what bird came to use it. Unfortunately they wouldn't bless me with their presence. The only birds that were in the general area that I could see was a painted bunting and a couple of purple finches but niether showed interest in this nest. The nest was attached to the frond and the construction caused the frond to "wrap" around the nest. Anyone?
Snakes of Hudspeth County, Texas
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OK Birder's, here's a question for you...
jpenney
Jun 24, 2003 07:48 PM
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Mieander
Jun 26, 2003 12:14 AM
That sure looks like an oriole nest to me, but I'm from the southwest and I am unfamiliar with birds in your area. That would be the only possibility where I'm from, but you may have other birds that make that type of nest.
Let us know what you find out!
jpenney
Jun 30, 2003 02:35 AM
you were right...I found out is was a Hooded Oriole - Icterus cucullatus. Just like this one...Thanks for the help..JP
Snakes of Hudspeth County, Texas
