POTD 7/21/26
FILLING UP FOR THE FLIGHT - Immature Orioles hanging at the jelly feedeer. Juvenile Orioles feed very heavily right before they migrate This process is called hyperphagia, which is when birds eat a lot more food than normal so their bodies can store fat for energy. The sugary jelly is quickly turned into fat. Fat is the most important fuel for birds to make long journeys over land and water.
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Shelby(non-registered)
They do look immature. You can almost hear the name calling and other childish antics right through the photo!
Bill N(non-registered)
Nice shot.
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