Orioles in a nest in the back of a banana leaf in my backyard

Ohhh, how sweet. Look at the eyes..
Their parents made a beautiful nest for them. Amazing.
Fantastic shot, Delonix!

Thanks! The orioles make nests under the banana leaves every year. It's amazing the nest don't blow down in the wind.

It's kind of weird, because I think it's extremely difficult to set up nests on slippery banana trees. There must be loads of other places they can chose where it's much easier to make nests. Maybe they love the challenge? I bet there are reasonable reasons for that but I don't know what.

These birds left the nest today...just wanted to let you know.

I've cut many banana leaves with old nests on them. It's amazing how well they stick to the back of the banana's leaf. It's almost like they use super glue to attach their nest to the back of the leaf. Nature is sure incredible!

Great shot! No nests in my yard this year.

Thanks neighbor! I'm guessing they make nests in your banana leaves too?

Ohhh the birds left the nest.. I hope you won't suffer from empty nest syndrome!!!

Super glue! lol

You are absolutely right. Nature is something!

Yes, the baby orioles left the nest...however, they're still hanging around my back yard with the parents.

I'm not kidding when I say super glued. I tried to pull the nest off the banana leaf (after the birds left the nest, of course, in the past) and it's almost impossible.

Isn't it just amazing!?
They mix straw or something with their saliva to make the "glue" thing, I suppose.

Yes, they have super glue saliva. lol! :>)

lol

Great photo D. Facinating how they build their nests, they work so hard.

Grandmage:

Thanks! Yes, they sure do work hard on their nest.

Such a cutie!

Thanks! :>)

That is a wonderful picture Delonix1. Amazing nest.

Thank you! :>)

I have other pics of Oriole nests; however, not sure where they are on GoY.