🧡 How to Speak Oriole! 🧡 Have you heard the Baltimore Oriole calling in your neighborhood yet?These stunning orange-and-black migratory songbirds are a true sign of spring across much of North America! ☀️🕊️🗣️ The male Baltimore Oriole’s song is rich, flute-like, and unmistakable—used to claim territory and attract a mate. 🎶 The female oriole sings too, mostly to communicate with her partner during nesting season.To my ears, their song sounds like they’re saying: “Here I am!” or “Look at me!

Baltimore oriole nests are remarkably well-camouflaged during the summer - so enjoy this rare chance to watch one being built! 📹: Clayton Will | Iowa Department of Natural Resources