If you want to attract oriole birds to your yard, the first thing you need to do is set up the proper bird feeder. Here’s everything you need to know about the oriole bird feeder.
What kinds of oriole bird feeders are there?
Most oriole birds breed in the eastern United States and Canada but migrate to Central and South America for the cold winter. If you live in any of these areas and want to attract the birds, the first thing you have to know is what they like to eat. Orioles feast mostly on insects and berries, but the best way to attract the oriole to your yard is to purchase a specially designed oriole bird feeder.
Like hummingbirds, oriole birds like to eat nectar, so having a special oriole bird feeder just for them will help to keep orioles out of your hummingbird feeder. There are oriole bird feeders made of both plastic and wood that hold generous amounts of nectar. Usually this type of feeder will have a hanging rod so you can attach it to a tree limb.
Oriole birds also like to eat fruit, like apples and oranges. There are other, fancier types of oriole bird feeders that allow you feed them these fruits. The feeders are usually made from metal, are more decorative and have a place for you to attach whole apples or orange halves. There is usually a metal corkscrew which you can easily spiral fruit onto using slight pressure.
How can I make my own oriole bird food?
There are tons of different recopies oriole lovers can whip up to attract the lovely orange and black birds. Most are simple to make and include household ingredients like water and sugar. You can put a simple water and sugar mixture into any nectar oriole bird feeder or you can purchase different nectar mixtures at most local pet stores.
How do I clean my oriole bird feeder?
That homemade nectar can be really sticky, so knowing how to properly clean your oriole bird feeder is imperative. Make sure you purchase a bird feeder that is easily taken apart and not confusing to put back together. It’s very important to use soap that will not affect the birds’ health. Use mild detergent to clean your oriole bird feeder and rinse it with lots of water before refilling the nectar. Birds can get sick from eating out of a moldy feeder, so be sure to clean your oriole bird feeder on a regular basis.
