Mystery Bird in Iowa

[dangoebel]

Good afternoon folks:

This is my first post on the forum.

My wife and I just had a new visitor in our backyard. At first, quick glance she thought it was a goldfinch, but realized it was much too large. I have looked at images of the Magnolia Warbler, Western Tanager (female) and the yellow-throated Vireo and none seem to match...although the Vireo is the closest I'd say. Anyone know what this might be?
Thank you for your help & God bless.

Dan
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[AndyB]

Hi Dan, cannot see the picture. Can you please try uploading by clicking "post reply" and then scroll down until you see manage attachments, click that and then "browse" and then "upload." Thanks! Andy

[dangoebel]

Hi Andy, I finally got the pic to attach. Sorry about that. Thanks for your patience.

Dan

[AndyB]

Hi Dan, very nice. It's a Baltimore Oriole -possibly a young male? Looking at photo on handheld so can't see too much detail but maybe someone else can weigh regarding ageing/sexing.

[dangoebel]

You know Andy, I was only thinking of the bright colored (male) Oriole when I was looking up possible matches. The female never crossed my mind. I checked a few other pics of the female and it looks pretty much right on.
Thanks for your help!