This bright orange oriole feeder feeds both oranges and jelly. It’s nice that you don’t have to drag the whole feeder to the sink, just the two small cups! Usually, the only thing that gets dirty is the glass cups, and they come out easily, which also makes them easy to refill. Lastly, this feeder is easy to clean, which is one of my favorite features of any bird feeder. A little rain is not going to dilute the jelly or ruin mealworms. There is a clear acrylic roof that helps keep the food sheltered while still providing visibility. And remember that the color orange helps attract orioles! I’m always happy when any of my feeders are made from recycled plastic. I like that there are stakes on the outside as well, so you can put a total of FOUR orange halves out at once.īright orange recycled plastic is used for the construction material, which is incredibly durable. This oriole feeder has stakes for orange halves and two clear glass jars for jelly/mealworms. You will notice most other feeders on this list incorporate orange too. The top lid is also the color of orange, which is vital because orioles are naturally attracted to anything orange. Lastly, this oriole feeder is made of durable polycarbonate plastic, has a built-in ant guard for the nectar, and is simple to take apart to clean. Sugar water spoils rather quickly, and if a bird drinks rotten nectar, then it can cause issues. If you decide to put out nectar for orioles (or hummingbirds), please make sure you are committed to cleaning your nectar feeders consistently. RELATED: The 8 Best Hummingbird Feeders (That Actually Work!).For the record, hummingbirds will also visit oriole feeders like this one for the nectar. The look of this feeder reminds me of a dish hummingbird feeder, just with the added benefit of having spots for jelly and oranges. Finally, the metal hook that screws into the plastic dish can be used to skewer oranges (not pictured in the above video).Next, there are four cupped sections on the orange lid where jelly or orange slices can be placed.Orioles access the sugar water by landing on the perches and sticking their beaks through the four holes in the orange lid. First, there is a clear plastic dish that holds the nectar.This feeder was designed to offer THREE delicious oriole foods at once! Nectar, jelly, and oranges! You may get lucky and see an oriole on my feeders RIGHT NOW on my LIVE bird feeder cam! Please note, that I live in Ohio and only see orioles in late spring and summer before they migrate south. RELATED: Attract Orioles With These 5 SIMPLE Strategies!.I would also keep feeding fruits, nectar, and jelly until they stop eating these foods. Try offering dried mealworms in any of the feeders below that offer a jelly tray or cup. The additional protein is needed while they are breeding and raising their young. Most of an oriole’s diet consists of insects during the summer months. The best fruits to use at oriole feeders are orange halves and grapes. The sugar is converted into energy needed for migration. Here is a general guideline:įeed foods high in sugar, such as ripe fruits, jelly, and nectar. So to continually keep these birds at your feeders, you will need to change the food offered throughout the summer.
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