How to Attract Baltimore Orioles

For many, the Baltimore Oriole is a beautiful bird and attracting them into your yard is actually quite easy. It can be a simple as placing some grape jelly in the backyard or placing some sugar water in a feeder. For more simple tricks, read on.

Things You'll Need

  • Oriole feeder
  • Oranges
  • Grape jelly
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a location for your Baltimore Oriole feeder. Keep them separate from other bird feeders. The higher off the ground your feeders are, the better because Oriole nests are typically more than 20 feet high.

    • 2

      Buy a commercial Oriole feeder. These are very similar to a hummingbird feeder, but are often orange in color. When you buy the feeder, it will likely come with a package to use in making the nectar for inside the feeder. To make your own nectar, boil one part sugar to three parts water. Allow to cool and add to the feeder.

    • 3

      Use oranges. Make an orange feeder by taking a flat piece of wood, nailing a nail straight through it so the nail is sticking straight up and place a half orange on top of the nail. Face the inside of the orange upward so the Oriole can get at the nectar. You could simply place an orange halve on a plate or dish, as well.

    • 4

      Use grape jelly. Some commercial Baltimore Oriole feeders have a place for grape jelly to be used. You could also simply put some on a plate or dish. Some people empty an orange halve, and place grape jelly in the empty orange.