How to Attract Orioles With Oriole Nectar Feeders
New world orioles (genus Icterus) are related to blackbirds, nightingales and thrushes but different in behavior and plumage. The males have striking yellow or orange and black coloration and the females are slightly more subdued. Like thrushes, orioles have melodious songs and they bring both color and sound to a garden. Unlike most of their relatives however, the oriole's diet includes nectar and providing a nectar substitute in feeders is one way to attract them to your garden. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Purchase one or more oriole feeders.
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Make up a sugar solution with 1 cup of cane sugar and 4 cups of water. Put the ingredients in a pan on the stove, bring to the boil and stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
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Allow the sugar solution to cool and transfer to a jug for easy pouring.
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Fill each feeder with the solution.
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Hang the feeders on trees or any other elevated locations that are out of the reach of cats and other land predators.
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Keep the feeders topped up throughout the summer and wash them at least once a week to prevent bacteria building up.
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Tips & Warnings
If oriole feeders are not available, you can use chick waterers, which are available from any agricultural supply store. Attach a length of stiff wire to each chick waterer for hanging.
