Oriole feeder: which birds use it
Orange-coloured with jelly cups and orange spikes.
Is a oriole feeder right for your yard?
| Holds | Nectar, jelly, oranges |
|---|---|
| Best for | Orioles, Red-bellied Woodpeckers |
| Not for | Yards far outside oriole range |
| Squirrels | Low |
| Cleaning | Easy |
| Price range tracked | $11.99 to $24.95 |
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What other feeders pair well with it?
- Tail-prop suet feeder: An extended board below the cage lets big woodpeckers brace on their tails the way they do on a trunk.
- Hummingbird feeder: Saucer feeders with no yellow parts attract fewer bees. An ant moat above the feeder stops ants.
Ranked picks: Best oriole feeder.
Other feeder types
Tube feeder · Hopper feeder · Platform or tray feeder · Ground tray · Weight-activated squirrel-proof feeder · Caged tube feeder · Nyjer (finch) tube · Nyjer sock · Suet cage · Tail-prop suet feeder · Peanut mesh feeder · Peanut wreath · Window feeder · Hummingbird feeder · Mealworm feeder · Smart camera feeder
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What birds use a oriole feeder?
orioles and red-bellied woodpeckers use it most. Orange-coloured with jelly cups and orange spikes. It is not a good fit for yards far outside oriole range.
What do you put in a oriole feeder?
Nectar, jelly, oranges. The foods that suit it best are fruit (oranges, apples, berries), grape jelly and nectar (sugar water). Use one food per feeder so birds are not tossing unwanted seed on the ground to reach what they want.
Is a oriole feeder squirrel-proof?
Low. The only complete protection for any feeder is a smooth pole with a baffle whose bottom edge sits 4 to 5 feet up, placed at least 10 feet from trees, fences, decks and roofs.
How do you clean a oriole feeder?
Easy. Every two weeks, or weekly in wet weather, empty it, scrub with hot soapy water, soak in a solution of 1 part bleach to 9 parts water for ten minutes, rinse well and let it dry completely before refilling.
How much does a good oriole feeder cost?
Listings we track run from $11.99 to $24.95. The cheapest models work, but mid-priced ones usually add metal ports, sturdier hangers and easier cleaning, which is what decides whether a feeder lasts one season or ten.