Orioles migrate at night so they are tired, cold, and hungry when they arrive in your yard. If you wait until you see them, you are “too late” to attract maximum numbers of Orioles to your yard. Oranges are one of the keys to attracting Orioles-Cut oranges in half and provide them “juicy side out”.
You can also attract Orioles up close by offering Oriole nectar, jelly, and fruit on feeders by the house and patio. We love the new bright orange “Jelly Feeder” from Bird Company, as it’s inexpensive and slips right on Smuckers or other 10-12 ounce jelly jars. Many people feed jelly year-around, as not only Orioles, but Woodpeckers, Robins, Warblers, and other enjoy it. Grape jelly seems to be the favorite. Many people tell us they keep Orioles longer now that they feed jelly! Our favorite Oriole nectar feeder are the Bird Company Oriole Feeders. Why? Their wide mouths and flat tops, make them
easy to fill and clean (base also comes apart easily to clean), and their patent bee guards make sure Orioles (not bees) enjoy the nectar. If your worried about ants bothering your jelly or Oriole nectar, simply hang one of our Clear Nectar Protector Ant Moats above them and fill with water. This acts like a moat around a castle (ants can’t swim) and for just a few bucks you never have to mess with cleaning them out of the feeder! (Works great on Hummingbird feeders also!) While we often tell people to mix thei own hummingbird nectar from sugar, we do feel the commercial Oriole nectars we offer, attract and hold more Orioles at the feeder longer.
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