Orange Overload

After coming home from work in the evenings, I usually refill my bird feeders and put out new oranges.  Two nights ago, the colorful birds were going absolutely crazy over the oranges, and yellow and orange streaks where darting everywhere in between angry chatters. 

Six male Western Tanagers dominated the oranges, while a female Western Tanager chased every Bullock's Oriole that even looked at the suet feeder away.  Both male and female Black-headed Grosbeaks stuck to the seed feeder, but occasionally sneaked over to an orange when no one else was looking.  By far these are the most colorful yard birds I have ever had!

Western Tanager - male

Western Tanager - male

Western Tanager - male

Western Tanager - male at suet

Western Tanager - male

Bullock's Oriole - male at suet

Black-headed Grosbeak - male

Black-headed Grosbeak - female sneaking a bite of orange

Black-headed Grosbeak - female at feeder with peanut

This blog post is a part of WORLD BIRD WEDNESDAY!