Hello! I am in Lindstrom, MN, and we have never had orioles at our house- that is until a few weeks ago! They were eating at the hummingbird feeders. So I bought the oriole feeder, the oranges, ordered the live meal worms, etc. Now we have none. But the hummingbirds and the woodpeckers seem to love the feeder. :D
Hi Mark, my orioles were gone, but now they're back, and I'm starting to see the Gray cat birds and golden Finch return also. This happened last year, so I knew what to expect, the only difference is I've noticed an increase in numbers this year. Maybe the word is spreading about the steel monkey cafe LOL
We are in southern Michigan and I photograph birds. Our orioles stay around here until late August. I photographed a female feeding her fledgling jelly in a bush in our yard. That was on June 19th. I think we had the most orioles I have ever seen last summer late August and early September. The young orioles were fun to watch as they fought over possession of the feeder. Maybe I will try some live meal worms. The dried ones don't seem to interest any birds. Thanks for your informative videos.
Hi Mark I'm in Indiana and yes they have slowed down here also but I'm starting to see again the male orchard oriole at the feeders the male Baltimore oriole's they have never left but I did see yesterday a female Baltimore come to the jelly feeders hopefully I will get to see some babies at the feeders too... Thanks for the update video on them Mark.
Hi Mark, I really enjoyed your video. You mentioned that your viewers are wondering where their Orioles went? Well, I was wondering where they came from? lol. I live in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and for many years I have had a couple of bird platform feeders that most every morning I place bananas and sometimes papayas. We have at least 9 or 10 resident species that are always ready and waiting for their breakfast. But right around the very end of September and the beginning of October, the Baltimore Orioles arrive. First one or two, then eventually there will be dozens. I was also curious where they came from and where they disappear to? I can't recall the last month they are usually around my area, but this year I will be sure to take note. They are a feisty bunch and hold their ground at the feeder against resident birds much larger. There are 3 or 4 other species of migratory birds that show up about the same time as the Orioles. Bird migrations totally fascinate me, especially the smaller species. Thanks again Mark and keep up the great work!!
@@reefsurfer4ya You are most welcome. I am so jealous, I am going to make it to Costa Rica some day. Orioles that nested throughout much of North America are arriving your way and should be there till late March or so when they start their trek north back to their nesting grounds.
@MarksBackyardBirds thanks Mark. Yes, the feeders are much more lively when the Baltimore Orioles arrive in full force in October 😀. One question I've always had: Do you think that they are the same exact birds that return each year to my yard/feeder and then return back to the same yard/feeder of someone else in North America? It sure would be interesting to put a GPS tag on them to find out. By the way, I see that most people in North America put jelly out for the Orioles, so I thought I would give it a try. They totally ignore the jelly and much prefer the bananas and papayas. Mark, when you make your trip down to Costa Rica, if you happen to be on the Central Pacific Coast, be sure to reach out, I'd be happy to suggest some of my favorite bird watching hot spots in our area. Cheers!!
Hi Mark, I am happy to say that there is a pair that are nesting near my house. I had a female gathering nest materials that I put out. I have a video on my channel of that. I wish I could see their nest.
I'm in SE Michigan and I have 2 pairs of orioles feeding at jelly feeders. I have to smile as sometimes I find they have dropped their nest material or insects in the bowl in favor of a jelly snack! But I notice that only one oriole eats the mealworms, a female. It's interesting to watch her stuff them into her gullet then "position" them. Not sure if she's consuming them herself or will bring them up back at the nest for her young. How many mealworms should I put out for them in a day?
That is totally up to you but view them as a treat and a little help with the young ones. I put out anywhere from 30 to 50 live ones a day when I have them. 50 or more dried ones if I don’t.
Is strawberry jelly and blueberry jam ok for orioles? I have a lot of dogs at my apartment and I don’t want them to get sick from eating grapes if some falls
Yes, called hybrids of supersedes like Lazuli and Indigo Buntings, and Rose-breasted and Black-headed Grosbeaks, and Baltimore and Bullock's Orioles. They exist on the Great Plains hybridization zone. This is also where the subspecies of Northern Flicker hybridize.
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Hello! I am in Lindstrom, MN, and we have never had orioles at our house- that is until a few weeks ago! They were eating at the hummingbird feeders. So I bought the oriole feeder, the oranges, ordered the live meal worms, etc. Now we have none. But the hummingbirds and the woodpeckers seem to love the feeder. :D
That is the pattern. You will be ready for next spring.
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Hi Mark, my orioles were gone, but now they're back, and I'm starting to see the Gray cat birds and golden Finch return also. This happened last year, so I knew what to expect, the only difference is I've noticed an increase in numbers this year. Maybe the word is spreading about the steel monkey cafe LOL
That is good. Word travels fast.
We have a year-round orchard oriole or 2. Early morning, rain, snow, sun or sleet....
Nice!
We are in southern Michigan and I photograph birds. Our orioles stay around here until late August. I photographed a female feeding her fledgling jelly in a bush in our yard. That was on June 19th. I think we had the most orioles I have ever seen last summer late August and early September. The young orioles were fun to watch as they fought over possession of the feeder. Maybe I will try some live meal worms. The dried ones don't seem to interest any birds. Thanks for your informative videos.
Starting with a batch of live ones and work in the dried ones should help
Hi Mark I'm in Indiana and yes they have slowed down here also but I'm starting to see again the male orchard oriole at the feeders the male Baltimore oriole's they have never left but I did see yesterday a female Baltimore come to the jelly feeders hopefully I will get to see some babies at the feeders too... Thanks for the update video on them Mark.
That is good. Wish I had that activity.
Hi Mark, I really enjoyed your video.
You mentioned that your viewers are wondering where their Orioles went? Well, I was wondering where they came from? lol.
I live in Jaco Beach, Costa Rica and for many years I have had a couple of bird platform feeders that most every morning I place bananas and sometimes papayas. We have at least 9 or 10 resident species that are always ready and waiting for their breakfast. But right around the very end of September and the beginning of October, the Baltimore Orioles arrive. First one or two, then eventually there will be dozens. I was also curious where they came from and where they disappear to? I can't recall the last month they are usually around my area, but this year I will be sure to take note. They are a feisty bunch and hold their ground at the feeder against resident birds much larger.
There are 3 or 4 other species of migratory birds that show up about the same time as the Orioles.
Bird migrations totally fascinate me, especially the smaller species.
Thanks again Mark and keep up the great work!!
@@reefsurfer4ya You are most welcome. I am so jealous, I am going to make it to Costa Rica some day. Orioles that nested throughout much of North America are arriving your way and should be there till late March or so when they start their trek north back to their nesting grounds.
@MarksBackyardBirds thanks Mark. Yes, the feeders are much more lively when the Baltimore Orioles arrive in full force in October 😀.
One question I've always had: Do you think that they are the same exact birds that return each year to my yard/feeder and then return back to the same yard/feeder of someone else in North America?
It sure would be interesting to put a GPS tag on them to find out.
By the way, I see that most people in North America put jelly out for the Orioles, so I thought I would give it a try. They totally ignore the jelly and much prefer the bananas and papayas.
Mark, when you make your trip down to Costa Rica, if you happen to be on the Central Pacific Coast, be sure to reach out, I'd be happy to suggest some of my favorite bird watching hot spots in our area.
Cheers!!
Hi Mark, I am happy to say that there is a pair that are nesting near my house. I had a female gathering nest materials that I put out. I have a video on my channel of that. I wish I could see their nest.
That is awesome. I’ll check it out.
Love your information!!❤ thank you so for the information. Now in loving my cat birds! Love from Peterson
You are so welcome! Catbirds are awesome.
Very good info.you teach well. Will they come back to the same area next spring
I'm in SE Michigan and I have 2 pairs of orioles feeding at jelly feeders. I have to smile as sometimes I find they have dropped their nest material or insects in the bowl in favor of a jelly snack! But I notice that only one oriole eats the mealworms, a female. It's interesting to watch her stuff them into her gullet then "position" them. Not sure if she's consuming them herself or will bring them up back at the nest for her young. How many mealworms should I put out for them in a day?
That is totally up to you but view them as a treat and a little help with the young ones. I put out anywhere from 30 to 50 live ones a day when I have them. 50 or more dried ones if I don’t.
Can you please show us how birds lay eggs?
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Does all woodpecker drumming sound the same or does it depend on the species?
Many are very similar sounding while others like the Pileated is pretty good unique.
Hi Mark! Just put up the Oriole feeder you recommended. Do the bee guards inhibit the hummingbirds from drawing nectar? And should I use them?
I recommend starting with one and add the others gradually. The oriole get use to it. The hummers may have a little tougher time pushing through them.
@@MarksBackyardBirds Thanks! The Hummingbirds seem to be used to it! No Orioles yet.
Is strawberry jelly and blueberry jam ok for orioles? I have a lot of dogs at my apartment and I don’t want them to get sick from eating grapes if some falls
People have had luck with other flavors but just jelly. Not jams or preserves.
How long does it take a female bird to lay an egg?
It varies. Brown-headed Cowbirds can pass an egg in seconds while birds that lay larger eggs can take several minutes.
Has it ever happened where a male bird of one species mated with a female bird of another species?
Yes, called hybrids of supersedes like Lazuli and Indigo Buntings, and Rose-breasted and Black-headed Grosbeaks, and Baltimore and Bullock's Orioles. They exist on the Great Plains hybridization zone. This is also where the subspecies of Northern Flicker hybridize.