Golden Oriole, Oriolus oriolus

Local status: Very rare passage migrant

This summer migrant has declined rapidly as a breeding species in the UK and this status will not increase the chances of further sightings of this beautiful bird in the York area.

Records:
2008: Yearsley Common, 14th June.
2006: Newton-on-Ouse, 6th May.
1999: Wheldrake Ings, 6th June. Female.
1993: Storwood, 29th August.
1983: Breighton Airfield, 7th to 8th May.
1980: Aughton, 8th June.
1977: Strensall Common, 24h June.
1974: Bishop Wood, Selby, 30th May.


Unsubstantiated Records:
1967: Near Skipwith Common, 25th April.