Orchard or Baltimore Oriole? -Wisconsin (1 Viewer)

[Rapala]

Sighted these Orioles near Wausau, Wisconsin next to a river earlier today. I couldn't tell if they were Orchard or Baltimore Orioles, but I'm sure someone here can. Thanks

(And I have more photos, if necessary)

 

[DarkFireFalcon]

The slightly orangey tones suggest they are female/immature Baltimore Orioles.

 

[Rapala]

The slightly orangey tones suggest they are female/immature Baltimore Orioles.

That's what I feared (was hoping for a new addition to my life list )

 

[steveo]

That's what I feared (was hoping for a new addition to my life list )

I hear you I was lucky enough to see a male Orchard Oriole for my first so much easier.

 

[Rapala]

I hear you I was lucky enough to see a male Orchard Oriole for my first so much easier.

And living in the U.P. of Michigan (out of the Orchard Orioles normal range) doesn't help either. Was hoping to pick one up while traveling by B - Baltimore is all I've seen so far. Oh well, on our way to Colorado, one of my target birds being a Clark's Nutcracker, so I'll get some more lifers for sure.

 

[Nutcracker]

on our way to Colorado, one of my target birds being a Clark's Nutcracker,

Head for the subalpine Limber Pine forests high in the mountains. Late summer is a very good time to see them as they are busy harvesting pine nuts :t:

 

[Rapala]

Head for the subalpine Limber Pine forests high in the mountains. Late summer is a very good time to see them as they are busy harvesting pine nuts :t:

Thanks Nutcracker, I'll give it a try. I was planning on heading into Rocky Mountain Ntl. Park as it is.