I received a call from Eric Miller this afternoon who indicated that our friend Mary Normandia had seen a strange looking Oriole at
Gerry Pond Park in Roslyn NY. Eric went to check out the bird and realized it was not one of our common Orioles, but was unable to nail down the ID. When I spoke to Eric and understood that the bird was yet to be identified, I decided we had to get photos of the bird to review. I arrived at the location with light fading, but managed to see the bird and get some documentation photos. Later, I received a call from Eric who had figured out the ID. It was a
Troupial (Icterus icterus), a bird from
Venezuela; it is also found in
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, Water Island and St. John), Antigua, Dominica and Grenada as a result of introduction. I am sure how this bird got here will be discussed, with many to chalk it up as an escapee. In any case it is a very good looking bird.
If you do try to go and see this bird, please refrain from chasing it around to get "spectacular" photos or to get that "good look"; stay at a respectable distance thus, allowing others to have a chance at seeing this bird.Tags:
Gerry Pond Park Roslyn NY,
Troupial
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