The Baltimore Oriole will be the topic of interest for the Clarkston Area Birders Club at its July 25 meeting – the ones with feathers, not baseball hats.
“From the reports, questions and comments members volunteered at the June meeting, more people are seeing more Orioles in more places than ever before,” said club member Bill Haney. “What are the reasons for the abundance of Orioles? Are there steps we can take to encourage them to keep the backyards of Clarkston as their preferred summer residences?”
One theory is there are more people feeding more Orioles in north Oakland County this year, Haney said.
“There is anecdotal evidence for that. Stores around Clarkston, including Bueche’s and the Dollar Store in Ortonville, have occasionally had empty shelves where Smucker’s, Welch’s and store brand grape jelly should be found,” he said.
Steve Stroud of The Gateway will host the meeting at 7 p.m. at his store, 7150 N. Main Street.
“Steve will also share some thoughts and suggestions about hummingbirds,” Haney said.
Admission is free to the monthly meetings, which include snacks and door prizes.