Many foods in kitchen pantries can attract unique birds. Orange halves and jelly attract fruit-eating birds like orioles, most notably during spring when these birds have just returned from their wintering grounds in the tropics. Place the orange halves on a commercially made oriole feeder or simply use a headless nail to attach the halves to a branch or elevated board which is at least three feet off the ground.

Offer jelly (especially grape) in shallow cups, bowls, or specialized feeders at a similar height. A repurposed tealight candle sconce works perfectly. When orioles have shifted their diet to insects in late spring and summer, other species like gray catbird, cedar waxwing, and various woodpeckers continue to dine on the oranges and jelly.

When it is time for these beautiful birds to arrive in your area, it is important to put feeders up because they are starved! It is best to have a feeder filled and ready for them prior to arrival. Birds migrate at night, and when they arrive they are cold, tired and hungry. The first thing on their mind is to locate a food source and usually early in spring, the insects are not yet abundant. If you are ready for them, it will make attracting and keeping them around all summer much easier. Make sure to place the feeders where you can enjoy watching these colorful birds from your house. Most importantly, keep the Oriole Feeders full and fresh! If you ever need any advice please feel free to reach out to us at Nauturesroom. Our staff has years of experience in the Birding Industry and would be happy to assist you in anyway.