Oriole Bird Feeders

Orioles are characterized by a bright orange dress and black head. Their calls are almost as beautiful as their feathers, a cheerful whistle, and a welcoming sign of spring. While they live on insects, Orioles resemble hummingbirds in that they also feed on sweet nectar and fruit. Hang an Oriole fruit or nectar bird feeder to attract these beauties to your yard.

Orioles are migratory, appearing in early spring and fly south for the winter months. Hummingbirds have long beaks, make trumpet flowers and faux flowers in hummingbird feeders, their preferred method of feeding. Orioles have a short beak, so that any feeder with a flower-call will not work if you try to attract one. While the hummingbird feeders and nectar is typically bright red, light orange feeder will work to attract Orioles.

To fill your Oriole feeder, you can use the same formula used to hummingbirds.

Generally, you can dissolve one part sugar to four parts water for easy Oriole or hummingbird nectar. Orioles have a big sweet tooth, so a nice and sugary grape jelly will also be appealing to the Orioles. Some Oriole bird feeders, even with fruit, such as a slice or orange, or a quarter of an apple. No mater which method of feeding you choose, be prepared to keep your Oriole bird feeders full. They will be quick to come forward if food supply is gone.

It pays to have a wide range of bird feeders in your garden. If you only provided regular bird seed feeders, would you miss the beautiful birds like hummingbirds and Orioles. Bird watching is a wonderful activity that can be enjoyed all year round. Welcome spring with new sounds of migrating birds. Like to see new hatches grown through the summer months. Or feeding the little feathered friends during the winter months when food is more scarce. Year round, a little research always pays off when attract a particular bird Oriole.