what is this bird?

[radiogaga]

hi last week at my aunts we were suprised to see this exotic looking bird sit on a tree just outside of her garden, it had a yellow body with black edges on the tips of its plumage, red beak and black around the eyes, almost like the new romantic era of eye shade going into a point.
it was around half the size of a magpie.
other birds seemed cautious perhaps due to its vibrant colour.
it hung around a while, we never heard its call as it never made a sound.
anyone know what it could be? cheers.

[Jules001]

Firstly are you in the uk.

If so could it have been this, they are more green than yellow, but obviously they can vary a bit http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name /r/ringneckedparakeet/index.asp

[radiogaga]

hiya jules001.
yes im in lanarkshire, west of glasgow.
no that bird was nothing like the one we saw last week.
as it was definetly yellow not green.
thanks for your reply anyway. radio

[yogasun]

Sounds like a Golden Oriole there have been a few around

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/

Then go to 'G'

[radiogaga]

yogasun, thats it!!
its the first one in the diagram within g.
oh its good to put a name to it. its so pretty!
thank you so much radio.

[Jules001]

Wow radio you are so lucky to have seen one of these, I have never been so fortunate and live in hope to see one someday.
Hi yogasun - we meet again on another birdie thread :)

[yogasun]

Hi Jules!
Glad to help radiogaga
Yes lucky radio, I agree, stunning to look at aren't they?

[radiogaga]

i told my aunt the name of the bird was the golden oriole.
shes really pleased as its been going back to her garden frequently.
so thanks all again for your replys, and ive told my aunt about this site and its quick responses. radio