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Hooded Oriole Visits Backyard Feeder: Photo Of The Day

The hummingbirds may not appreciate this uninvited guest!

Hooded Oriole in Fremont, Calif.
Hooded Oriole in Fremont, Calif. (Jim Erickson)

FREMONT, CA — A hooded oriole paid a visit to a hummingbird feeder in a Fremont backyard last Thursday. Jim Erickson told Patch, "We see them as casual visitors every year as we have several hummingbird feeders. The Orioles are very shy and I was able to take this picture without moving from my family room couch."

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