First 2011 sighting of the Hooded Orioles!

As is usually the case, I heard the Hooded Orioles first. I've been watching for them now for a few weeks because it's that time of year when they reappear in Tucson to nest over the summer. When I ran to the window, I saw two males scoping out the hummingbird feeders. I'm convinced it's the same family that returns every year because they seem to know EXACTLY where the feeders are, and they know EXACTLY how to precariously hang on them to sip nectar. March 19 -- this is six days earlier than I saw them last year.