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Constantly refill your oriole bird feeders with nectars and other juicy treats to keep orioles happy
Getting an oriole feeder does not necessarily translates to having also orioles perching and feeding on it. You need to work on how you can use your decorative bird feeders to your maximum advantage. As such, read on below to find some useful tips on how to attract these colorful birds in your oriole feeder.
First, be informed that nectars are widely available from other natural resources such as juicy fruits and flowers. If you have a number of fruit-bearing trees or flower gardens, then these are the locations where orioles and humming birds are probably located. If you do not have any of these, look around for some big trees around your yard and try to look for birds that have brilliant yellow feathers with shiny black coat on top.
If you spotted one or two birds, then it will be much better for you. You now place your oriole feeder somewhere nearby where you initially saw the birds. This way, they will notice your oriole feeders more easily.
Another way to encourage the birds to perch in your decorative bird feeders is to place halved oranges as an added feeder attraction. When you cut the oranges in half, it will make it much easier for the birds to take in its juices rather than placing the whole round orange. Other juicy fruits that you may use are berries and grapes.
If you do not have any of these fruits, head out to the nearest pet food store and buy some suet or peanut butter mixtures. You can also use small pieces of bread for your oriole feeder. Chances are orioles will find these treasures in a matter of time.
However, sweet foods may also attract other insects rather than birds. You need to prevent this as they can consume the foods intended for your hungry orioles. What you can do is to have a handy water spray ready to drive away hovering bees and discourage ants from reaching your feeders.
Another tip to attract the birds is to offer them a clean feeder. It will do you no good to find nectars dripping out of the feeder or rotting fruits on top of it. Check your feeder once every week to see how it fares under the weather and take it down for cleaning if necessary.
Another cool way to attract orioles toward your oriole feeder is to place a bird bath near it. Fill it with clean water so that birds can also drink from it. Replace the water twice every week or more frequently to prevent bird droppings and dirt accumulation.
Sometimes, having three or more feeders that are strategically located can simply do the trick. As people often said, the more means the merrier. Orioles can have a wonderful feast in your backyard sooner than you think.
Lastly, keep your oriole feeder full with nectar and other juicy treats. Some studies have suggested that if a feeder is left empty for just one day, orioles will start to look for other sources of food and may not come back soon enough. For sure, you would not want that to happen don’t you?
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