Orioles are such pretty little birds that it’s no wonder that many bird enthusiasts want to attract them into their yard. Their bright orange plumage is easy to spot when you can observe them at your oriole feeders and in your trees. Even though Orioles aren’t rare, not many people […]
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Best Oriole Feeder: Our Top 10 [Buying Guide & Reviews]
If you’re lucky enough to witness orioles nearby, a specially designed oriole bird feeder will help you encourage them your way. One of the most visually stunning of birds, orioles are majestic and certainly liven up the areas they visit. A most particular bird type, orioles prefer to be the […]
When to Feed Orioles Mealworms?
Alongside an oriole’s preferred diet of sweet treats like nectar, these birds will also flock to feeders that offer mealworms. There are two times of the year that orioles can benefit greatly from the appearance of mealworms at their feeders.The first is during the early summer months. Mealworms offer an […]
Orchard Oriole vs Baltimore Oriole: How Do They Compare
During their summer migration, orioles can be seen all over North America. With their bright colors and happy songs, they are welcomed to gardens all over the country. There are many species of orioles, but two of the most common are the Orchard Oriole and the Baltimore Oriole. Here we […]
What Does An Oriole Sound Like?
Baltimore Orioles stand out with their bright orange plumage and their beautiful bird song. They winter in the tropics and during this time you are not likely to hear them sing like you do during their summer migration. Where can you hear them? You’re most likely to see and hear […]
When Do Orioles Migrate North?
Orioles are beautiful, colorful birds and for most of us we get to see them during their summer migration. Although there are about 30 species of oriole, there are only 5 which we commonly see. Some species are resident all year round, while others spend winter in the south and […]
Why Do Orioles Like Grape Jelly!?
When orioles migrate for the summer, they bring a splash of color to Central and Northern America. To tempt them to your garden, you need to be prepared for the first birds to arrive in early spring and providing the right food is a good way to start. Once they’ve […]
Can Hummingbirds Use Oriole Feeders?
The design of hummingbird feeders and oriole feeders is different but that doesn’t mean that these birds cannot use the feeders interchangeably. Hummingbirds are smaller than orioles so they will have no issue sticking their beak into the larger feeding holes of oriole feeders. Have you ever spotted a hummingbird […]
What Should You Feed Orioles?
You can feed orioles many of the same foods as hummingbirds; nectar, fruit jelly, fresh juicy fruit and insects or mealworms. Orioles are also famous for loving the color orange so ripe oranges or other orange foods are a great way to attract orioles to your backyard. If you would […]