The "wife" goes to the "restaurant" for breakfastImagine my excitement this morning when I saw the male oriole chasing off another bird, while he was slurping up the orange. Taking a closer look, I realized it was the FEMALE oriole. I had already found an old bird feeder, nailed a couple of small nails onto the wooden side pieces, and plopped an orange half on each nail. I thought maybe there was a female around, and sure enough there she was. I am trying to get a photo with both birds but he usually shoos her off, so it may be difficult; that won't keep me from trying!
I read on the internet about Orioles and found out they also like hummingbird nectar, jelly, and raisins. So I threw a few raisins in their feeder, and we'll see if they eat them. So far I haven't noticed them hopping down in the bottom of the feeder to get them.
I read on the internet about Orioles and found out they also like hummingbird nectar, jelly, and raisins. So I threw a few raisins in their feeder, and we'll see if they eat them. So far I haven't noticed them hopping down in the bottom of the feeder to get them.
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If I was going to give orioles raisons I might put them through a blender and put them out soft. I haven't heard of that, but I bet that jelly would work. I have old jelly that I canned I may put that out and save myself some money. thanks for the tip
I forgot to tell you, Pam, after the orioles are done with the orange, you can throw the rind into your garden or pots of vegetables that are outside and the bugs won't bother the plants.
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