Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
(L 8.75" WS 11.5" Wt 1.2 oz)
Got their name from the colors
of the heraldic crest of Eng-
land’s Baltimore family.
Wee Willie Keeler
Runs through the town,
All along Charles Street,
In his nightgown.
Belling like a hound dog,
Gathering the pack:
Hey, Wilbert Robinson,
The Orioles are back!
Hey, Hughie Jennings!
Hey, John McGraw!
I got fire in my eye
And tobacco in my jaw!
Hughie, hold my halo.
I‘m sick of being a saint:
Got to teach youngsters
To hit ’em where they ain‘t.
     (You Can’t Kill an Oriole by Ogden Nash)
Sheepshead Sanctuary
So. Padre Island, TX
15Apr2014
State bird of Maryland.