These Hooded Orioles were recorded near the town of Sonoma in August of 2007. They’re summertime visitors to the Bay Area, and usually leave in September, when they go back to Southern California and Mexico for the Winter.
Tune into KRCB.org (104.9 FM Sonoma County) to listen for the current segment. Ear to the Wild is a short interstitial segment aired somewhat randomly throughout the day between other programs. They use shorts and postcards to fill airtime during breaks from Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Also during their music programing, as needed. Greta Mart tends to air them during her show around 4:47 or 5:47.
Check out these links for more information about Hooded Orioles:
Nature In Novato: Orioles
Sonoma County Birdwatching Spots: Common Summer Species
Birdwatching HQ: Three Types of Orioles Found in California
Sonoma Birding: Do Orioles Migrate?