Today I observed a male baltimore oriole in hot pursuit of a blue jay into the crown of a tall 
tree near the boat launch at Old Ferry Rd. There was some commotion and after less than a 
minute the blue jay reemerged and flew away. -- Blue jays are known a nest robbers, stealing 
eggs and baby birds--- I stood for another 10 minutes or so waiting for the oriole reemerge, 
but in vain. Instead I caught sight of a bird flitting in and out of the brushy trees at the CT 
River's edge. I got a few shots in before it flew away. Looking at the pictures at home I 
discovered that it was a female baltimore oriole gathering material for a nest. Here are the 
photos (the page also shows photos of a male baltimore oriole at the Hinsdaie set-back 
several days ago):

http://www.onejackdaw.com/My%20NA%20Birds%20Gallery/Oriole.html

Hilke Breder
Brattleboro