The "Yellow Book" is actually titled "Field List of the Birds of
Maryland" by Iliff, Ringler and Stasz. You can find it at ABA sales and,
I believe, at the MOS store. Though it's a bit dated, copyright 1996,
it's invaluable. I've got one in each car and at work as well as a
couple of copies at home.

Tyler Bell

California, MD

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On
> Behalf Of Dave Brenneman
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 3:49 PM
> To: 
> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Baltimore Oriole, 8 Dec 06
> 
> Hello to all,
> 
> I was pleasantly surprised today to observe a male Baltimore Oriole at
my
> feeders.  I reported seeing the same birds, a pair, earlier this week.
> 
> I would like someone to point me to a reference where I can find the
> normal
> behavior for the Oriole, or if it should have migrated by now.  I
tried to
> "Google" a "Yellow Book" but what I found was not helpful.  I'm rather
new
> at this.  Please provide me any information off line if appropriate.
> 
> I did document the sighting with photographs.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dave Brenneman
> Fort Washington, MD
>