54. ~ Oriole ~

The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore oriole is one of my favourite birds. I used to add swizzle sticks to my tobacco bird (hummingbird) feeder. Then I would watch the momma and poppa take turns drinking. Orioles lay four to five eggs. They grow to be eight inches in length. The males are vibrant orange with black heads, wings, throats, and tail. The paler orange female has dark brown markings. The wings of the oriole have white streaking on them. They have a very sharp pointed bill. These orioles don't reuse their nest, but they do return to the ssame area each year to nest. They have a wingspan of nine to twelve inches 923- 30 cm). The egg of an oriole is the shape of a chicken egg. The eggs are off-white with tan scribble lines on them. Orioles love grape jelly. They also love raisins, orange pieces, suet, and several other fruits. They have a low "hew-li" sound. Orioles are sociable birds. During the mating season, the male will bow to his lady bird while raising his wings and spreading his tail.

Medicine:

Oriole medicine is very simple. It teaches us how to take turns and how to share. The oriole tells us we always have divine support and guidance around us. The oriole teaches us to show steady support to our partner. By doing so, we in return will learn how others also watch over us. The medicine of the oriole has another message. It reminds men to be gentlemen, and women to behave like ladies. Lastly, the oriole's message is to be polite and remember to use our manners.