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04-Nov-2023 Donald E. Casavecchia

UnUsual Nest

Boyce, Virginia

Spotted this unusual nest as I was heading back to my truck. It was approximately 14' above ground and about the size of a softball.
Because of small size and it was located on a large tree's lower limb, don't believe it belonged to an oriole.
Yes, it has been sitting since breeding season, but the drought we've been under seems to have preserved it somewhat.

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Hank Vander Velde06-Nov-2023 01:31
There's some good engineering involved in the design and construction of this nest, which seems to be an Orioles nest.
Pierre Martin05-Nov-2023 02:18
it's an oriole nest, great find!
Tom Munson05-Nov-2023 00:58
It sure weathered the winter well. Nice shot.
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