Attracting Orioles with an Oriole Nectar Feeder
Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2007
by Judy Cox
http://www.mommamuse.com
Attracting Orioles
Similar to other homemade wild bird and
butterfly nectar recipes, Oriole nectar
requires only two main ingredients; water and white sugar.
Oriole nectar feeders are available
through wild bird retail shops. Feeders are similar in look to a
hummingbird feeder, but are orange rather than red and have larger
feeding holes. Designs vary, but some include an area to put fresh
fruit (oranges, mashed bananas, grapes, etc). Or, if you prefer, skip
the nectar altogether and just feed fresh fruits - there are other
more specific feeders for fruit.
Directions for Homemade
Oriole Nectar Recipe
Oriole nectar is made in a ratio of 1
part white sugar to 6 parts water.
1. Bring your water to a boil.
2. Add sugar.
3. Stir and remove from heat.
4. Let cool.
I like to let fresh nectar
cool in the feeder, but I don't put the feeder outside until it's
completely cool.
Nectar storage: it
stores up to 2 weeks in the fridge or several months if frozen. I put
my nectar in a clean 1/2 gallon (obviously empty!) milk jug, which
clearly I write Oriole Juice on the side.
(Tip: Use an ice cube tray.
Once frozen remove and store in a freezer safe baggy.)
Beyond nectar, Orioles like to munch on
a variety of bugs (caterpillars, beetles, wasp, etc.) and are
particularly fond of grape jelly. I have read they are fond of
cherries (maybe some cherry jelly next to that grape?) and
blackberries (some jam, perhaps?). They also like fresh ripe fruit,
such as oranges, raspberries, cherries, mashed bananas, apples,
pears, .... etc.
Enjoy! Have fun attracting wildlife and
happy bird watching!
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Judi Cox is a work at home
mom living in the Ohio Valley with her husband and 4 children. She
enjoys gardening for fun and for the birds, playing with the kids,
reading, and promoting other mom businesses. She has been making soap
and lotion since 2001. Visit MommaMuse.com.
No. Nothing here about building an oriole feeder.Sorry! Didn't say anything about building a feeder, just attracting them via food.
