Tag Archive | Southern California Orioles

Trapeze Artistry~

Jun9

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Orioles,
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masters of the vertical trapeze.

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As if, all their life,
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they’ve been waiting for a high sliding wire.
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Flying Wallendas,
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with no need for nets or costumes.
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Natures perfect performers.

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Cheers to you from the Holler’s high-flying orioles~

Holler Bickersons~

Jul25

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I was a psychotherapist before I took early retirement, and among other things, I specialized in the group treatment of anger and violence.
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So, it is with no small irony, that I present to you the untreatable Bickersons, who have moved in to the former peace and quiet of Hollerdom, turning it into a downright Hollerfest!
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Man, do these birds bicker! This is one cranky lady Oriole, and she is certainly giving this guy a piece of her mind.
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The guys, hang around drinking nectar, and soon they too, come to words.
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When the ladies get involved, it’s hard to hear what anyone is saying with all the squawking going on!
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At least they never resort to actual fighting. The hummingbirds could learn a thing or three about this, but they don’t seem open to feedback.
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These birds started out so shy, but as you can see now, they are quite at home at The Holler!
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Cheers to you from the beautiful, bickersome, but highly entertaining, Holler Hooded Orioles~