With only a few materials and tools, you can craft an attractive oriole feeder to draw these stunning birds to your backyard. They enjoy nectar, fruit and jelly!

Made by Amish artisans in Shipshewana, Indiana, this feeder features a central dish for jelly and pegs for orange halves – two popular food sources of orioles. Its bright orange hue and sturdy construction makes this feeder easy to hang on any wall or fence.

Size

Orioles love feeding on fruits and nectar, so their feeder should be designed specifically to accommodate these foods. A traditional seed feeder won’t do; therefore look for something with jelly dishes or pegs for orange slices as these will provide optimal conditions. You can find oriole feeders specifically made for this purpose or create one yourself at home.

Making an oriole feeder on your own can be simple and cost-effective, using basic supplies like grape jelly, deli cups and drill/pliers. Once complete, you’ll enjoy watching these adorable birds visit your yard!

Planting native trees in your yard can also attract orioles. Trees provide natural nesting sites for orioles as well as food and shelter from predators; oak, maple, sycamore and elm trees are especially effective nesting locations and perching spots that help these birds hide from predators.

Orioles require water sources in addition to food and nesting spots in order to survive, so ensure that a water bath or birdbath that’s clean and filled to its appropriate level are provided for them in your yard, with features like drippers or bubblers to draw them in and increase chances of visitation. Orioles are drawn in by moving water, so these features will increase chances of them visiting.

The Kettle Moraine recycled plastic oriole feeder has an eye-catching bright orange roof and base to attract songbirds, featuring two spokes to hold orange halves. Constructed here in the U.S. with a large open hook for hanging, and base that can be taken apart for thorough cleaning; additionally it includes bee guarding to keep bees away; it receives high ratings from customers for being well-made and sturdy; effective in drawing in orioles as well as other bird species – making it one of the best oriole feeders to buy.

Material

When shopping for an oriole feeder, it’s essential to pay close attention to its construction materials. Orioles can be sensitive to chemicals, so selecting one made of natural materials such as wood is best. In addition, make sure it can withstand harsh weather conditions while offering wide openings for refilling easily as well as easy cleanup/disinfection to avoid mold/bacteria build-up.

Orioles are drawn to bright colors and a range of food sources, so you can attract them with a feeder offering multiple kinds. One great choice would be fruit nectar feeder that attracts these beautiful birds. This approach may prove especially helpful if your area does not provide enough food sources.

An ideal oriole feeder should be easy to hang and made from long-wearing material, with long perches so birds can relax while eating. Furthermore, it should withstand rainy and windy weather, so searching for one with metal roof would be ideal.

Even if you don’t consider yourself to be handy, you can still enjoy watching orioles visit your yard by constructing an oriole feeder yourself. Use scrap pieces of lumber to build beautiful feeders that attract these beautiful birds – just be sure to regularly inspect it for signs of damage or rust!

The Stokes Birding Blog Feeder is an example of an easily constructed DIY oriole feeder designed to attract orioles. Constructing this basic feeder consists of just boards and screws designed to resemble half an orange; even children can do it under adult supervision!

Kettle Moraine Recycled Oriole Fruit Feeder provides another straightforward oriole feeder option. Constructed of durable material, this feeder is specifically designed to attract orioles with its bright orange color and appealing structure that resembles half an orange. Furthermore, this feeder includes an easily detachable jelly cup for quick cleaning as well as a long aluminum perch so orioles can rest while feeding from its contents.

Design

To bring orioles into your yard, there are various feeders you can buy or build to attract them. These feeders are specifically designed to hold nectar and fruit with perches to make feeding easier for orioles. Furthermore, some can even be used to distribute live mealworms that these beautiful birds adore as food!

Many oriole feeders take the shape of houses or are constructed using plastic containers; all are simple to create and hang using balling wire for hanging. Not only can they offer great viewing of orioles feeding on fruits and seeds, they’re also inexpensive projects you may already have around your house!

This oriole feeder features a large circular feeding tray with wraparound perch for hanging multiple bird seed mixes, as well as an integrated stirrer to evenly disperse jelly. It fits standard store-bought jelly jars with 2.5” openings and can accommodate both solid or liquid fruit jellies for filling. Furthermore, its design prevents clogging for easier cleanup.

Birders frequently make the mistake of thinking they can use existing hummingbird nectar feeders to attract orioles, however this is not possible due to orioles having long bills which do not fit through most hummingbird feeder ports. If you want to attract orioles you need a feeder filled with sugar water mixture offering nectar as well as jelly or orange slices in addition to nectar feeders.

The Amish Toy Box Oriole Bird Feeder is an innovative bird feeder designed to attract orioles into your garden. Crafted by Amish artisans in Shipshewana, Indiana and constructed from Poly-Wood made from recycled milk jugs. Additionally, this feeder comes equipped with a metal hook so you can skewer orange slices for the birds to feed upon. Regular nectar feeder cleaning should also be performed as sugar water can quickly spoil and cause health problems for birds consuming it.

Attracts Orioles

Food is key to attracting orioles to your yard, and specifically nectar and jelly-rich feeders designed to attract them. You can purchase or make these feeders yourself; some tips when using an oriole feeder:

Install the feeder at a height that allows birds to easily reach and perch on it, with shade being preferable as this helps maintain cooler temperatures and prevent food and water from spoiling as well as offering birds protection from people or other animals.

When creating an oriole feeder, choose a colorful design. Orioles are known to flock toward orange hues, so choosing something with this hue on it should make them more likely to come and visit it regularly. Your feeder should also be easy to maintain; with a tray for jelly and nectar as well as an enclosed space where ants, insects or pests may hide – plus provide sturdy perches so orioles can rest on.

Songbird Essentials Oriole Garden Feeder is proudly produced in the US and handcrafted by Amish artisans in Shipshewana, Indiana. Crafted of poly-wood recycled from milk containers, this feeder features orange slices on a peg and jelly in a central dish with its own roof for rain protection – earning rave reviews from reviewers for being sturdy, durable, and for successfully attracting orioles into the yard.

Orioles are beautiful birds to see in your yard, and attracting them should be relatively straightforward. Simply offering the appropriate foods, creating an inviting environment, and placing the feeder correctly can bring these striking visitors regularly into your garden.

Other ways you can attract orioles include planting flowers that produce nectar, such as trumpet vines and bee balm, as well as providing sugar water solutions in large feeders (such as those used by hummingbirds). You could also offer different kinds of fruit as bait.