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How to Attract a Baltimore Oriole to your Backyard Feeder

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  • Опубликовано: 8 апр 2022
  • This video is to help you learn some tips and tricks on how to attract a Baltimore Oriole to your very own backyard feeder.
    The Baltimore Oriole is present typically only for about 4- 5 months, between April and September depending on the location. If everything is set up in your yard just as they like and in time, it can be pretty easy to attract Baltimore Orioles but if it isn’t it can be extremely hard. It’s all down to timing and understanding what they eat and when they eat it.
    These guys aren’t into seeds and nuts, their bill isn’t designed for them. Instead, it is insects, fruit, and flower nectar that make up their diet in the wild, so mimicking what they eat naturally is essential in order to have success with getting them.
    At the beginning of Spring and again at the end of Summer, high-energy food such as berries, fruit, and flower nectar is in high demand. The rich sugar content in these foods is converted into the energy they need during these migration periods. Oranges are something that Orioles love eating. What’s more, is that they are actually attracted to the orange color.
    Another food that many have success with is Jelly in an open dish or cup. When offering jelly go with a grape flavor, not green though but purple or red as this is what they like. Be sure not to put out too much at a time. Excessive amounts pose a risk of soiling their feathers.
    Orioles also readily take advantage of sugar water in Spring and in Fall. To make your own sugar water, a ratio of 4 or 5 parts boiled water and one part sugar, and don’t use food coloring, this is not necessary and isn’t good for birds. It’s important to keep sugar water fresh by changing it out at least once a week
    As summer approaches, they switch to eating more insects for the protein needed while they are raising babies. At this point, you may want to try mimicking the protein they are looking for by using mealworms which can be put on a platform or tray feeder and even in a cup.
    A more natural way that you can attract Baltimore Orioles and keep them in your yard is to have bright fruit trees and flowers, such as raspberries, crab apples, blackberries, trumpet vines, native honeysuckle, and petunias.
    One last thing to consider is offering a water source, they are drawn to the sight and sound of moving water. Try things such as a fountain, dripper, or birdbath that has a bubbler. Hanging their feeder close by could help further entice these bright orange feathered birds as well.
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  • @LesleytheBirdNerd
    @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +50

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    • @generaljimmies3429
      @generaljimmies3429 2 года назад +1

      I have birds like this in my neighborhood except that their color pattern is the inverse yellow head and wings but with a dark body

    • @generaljimmies3429
      @generaljimmies3429 2 года назад +1

      I think it's a hooded Oriole?

    • @najlajaber5643
      @najlajaber5643 2 года назад +1

      Please can you tell me how you make your jelly at home please and thank you I’m waiting because I look for them in the store I couldn’t get them thank you

    • @adrianfrick795
      @adrianfrick795 Год назад

      G'day, Love & Respect to what you Bring us! .... but have a small wish, the Suger...
      Please, change to Raw Suger!!!
      It' Natural, white Suger is Refined!
      got no Worth! Carry on Birding!
      Cheers!

    • @joekosciol2576
      @joekosciol2576 Год назад

      My mother and I are bigtime fans of yours in Rochester NY! We each have matching bird nerd hoodies lol…..this was our first year trying to entice orioles after watching this video, and got two males on our first day!!! What a beautiful treat!

  • @fliegeroh
    @fliegeroh 2 года назад +35

    When I was very young, I thought these birds were called "Oreo" like the cookie. It wasn't until a few years later when I began collecting baseball cards, I found out they were the Baltimore Orioles, like the baseball team. The baseball teams colors are orange, black and white, as might be expected.

    • @thorsteiner9427
      @thorsteiner9427 2 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing until my grandmother corrected me a few months ago 😅

  • @be2223
    @be2223 2 года назад +7

    Orioles are fun to watch. I mount a cupcake pan onto a metal L shaped bracket-then attach to a tree. Cupcake pan holds the orange halves as well as grape jelly. Works great. The grape jelly even attracts Red Head Woodpeckers.

  • @yesnomaybe1220
    @yesnomaybe1220 2 года назад +6

    This is how I did it. Or should I say, this is what I did. It was successful.
    After watching The Gulf Crossing on you tube, and learning of bird migration. Around Easter I started sending oriole calls at night from you tube videos. I then rubbed trees with orange zest and left little pieces around. The food I put out was half oranges on sticks, crumbled suet mixed with puréed frozen Concord grapes and mealworms. I had a nest in our front tree with a pair! I really wanted orioles and worked hard at it. I think the orange zest rubbed gives off more aroma and lingers longer. They work like clockwork. Every morning the same time they would sing, then eat, then you wouldn’t see them until the next day.
    On the side. I watch the Gulf Crossing Every year at spring. I love the journey these little creatures make. There isn’t enough “Professional quality” documentaries on song birds. I would love to see a Planet Earth type show with that photography. Yours are great Leslie! Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t subscribe and watch them all if they sucked

  • @Odonanmarg
    @Odonanmarg 2 года назад +8

    Once successfully attracted Baltimore (Northern) Orioles with oranges,
    one weekend in Prince Edward County, ON .
    1st time is always a thrill.

  • @marceld8961
    @marceld8961 2 года назад +12

    In Michigan we only get them in the month of May, they are such beautiful birds. God’s creation is just wonderful.

    • @virginiarubingh9007
      @virginiarubingh9007 3 месяца назад

      Yes indeed. There is SO much beauty in God's variety of birds and SO much more!

  • @GardenKath
    @GardenKath 2 года назад +33

    They discovered my Northern Indiana yard last year, and were frequent visitors all summer. Oranges, the bubbling birdbath and serviceberries straight from the tree kept them very happy.

    • @outdoorztime2923
      @outdoorztime2923 2 года назад +3

      We just planted a Serviceberry tree this weekend from Arbor Day Foundation. It is just a twig, so I plant to baby it a bit. I hope it grows fast.

    • @uhill74
      @uhill74 Год назад +2

      I have a couple coming the past 3 days all day. What a site and a blessing. I have seen them occasionally for years but only briefly in the tree tops. Finally got them to stay.

    • @Toomuchbullshitt
      @Toomuchbullshitt Год назад +1

      How in the world do you keep an orange tree alive up there through the winter? 🧐

  • @traviesoviejo
    @traviesoviejo Месяц назад

    I love that a Canadian narrated this.

  • @thesuburbanmorrigan
    @thesuburbanmorrigan 2 года назад +5

    This is such a coincidence... I live in Maryland, and my husband and I were driving back from the Baltimore area today. We were both wondering why we never saw Orioles at our feeders. I will definitely try the orange strategy. Thank you!

  • @susanclaessen9853
    @susanclaessen9853 2 года назад +8

    Lesley, my husband and I enjoy your videos. We have been feeding orioles for over 30 years and our (and the birds') food of choice is grape jelly. When the young have fledged and the adults are still feeding, we can go through 1 quart of jelly every two days. Our jelly as well as our hummingbird feeders go up the first week of May here in Minnesota so as not to miss any early arrivals. Likewise, the feeders stay up later in September to help stragglers as they migrate southward. Please keep up your interesting and informative videos!

    • @1ginopoochy
      @1ginopoochy Год назад +1

      Saw them here I’m Sacramento California here today we’re excited & put out what fruit we had
      Fortunately we r on a lake & have 2 running water features
      Woohooo

  • @Salmiyaguy1
    @Salmiyaguy1 2 года назад +4

    I would suggest tying orange ribbons around branches to attract them. And sticking orange reflective tapes to trees. for me traffic cones and orange lanterns also proved successful in attracting them.

  • @megansfo
    @megansfo 2 года назад +5

    When I lived in Northern California, Hooded Orioles came every year because of the Fan Palm Tree in our yard, from which they got nesting material. The Baltimore Oriole is an eastern bird, though. Thanks, Lesley!

  • @TranquiloBayPanama
    @TranquiloBayPanama 2 года назад +8

    Don't worry, we fed your little Baltimore Oriole friends all the bananas and papayas they could eat while they were here with us in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They would visit our feeders everyday. Tell them we will see them next year after they're done with all that nesting business. You should come visit them in Panama while they are on vacation sometime. Keep up the great videos, I love them.

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +2

      Hey thanks a lot. One day I'll probably visit. It would be beautiful to see the diversity down there. Have a great weekend 🐦

    • @TranquiloBayPanama
      @TranquiloBayPanama 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd We would love to have you, I know you would love it.

  • @VanessaG1229
    @VanessaG1229 2 года назад +2

    Oriels are always a pleasant sight. I like their sweet little song too.

  • @maryellenthompson8261
    @maryellenthompson8261 2 года назад +4

    I’ve never seen a Baltimore orioles. They are stunning!

    • @rickmazzotta2401
      @rickmazzotta2401 2 года назад +1

      Once you see one you will wish to see them again. My father's love of birds started me early. 60 years has kept me always looking, listening, and feeding. I had a nesting family in an old Ash tree. What a treat. Coolest nest too! My children now repeat the cycle. Way to much fun to pass on a great hobby. When I get a phone call from my children it's so awesome when it's about a bird sighting.

  • @ahlersthomas
    @ahlersthomas 2 года назад +13

    On the West Coast, our “Baltimore Oriole” is the Hooded Oriole. All your tips apply here. Once you attract them, they return year after year.

  • @yourenough3
    @yourenough3 2 года назад +3

    Thanks Lesley. Look forward to Saturdays video 🌷💕👍

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +2

      You're welcome 🥰🐦 thanks for the the kind comment. Have a great weekend.

  • @Athenas_Owl
    @Athenas_Owl 2 года назад +6

    Those birds are so beautiful and amazing, I love them. 🥰😊

  • @kcliff22
    @kcliff22 Год назад +1

    They returned last week for the 4th season! I was all ready with sliced oranges on shepherds hooks, (their favorite!) grape jelly, a hummingbird feeder and a solar powered bird fountain. I can watch them all day!

  • @APV878
    @APV878 2 года назад +2

    I can never get over the bold orange and black coloring of Orioles! So pretty! We had them "discover" our yard in the house I grew up in a few times over the years and it was very exciting every time. In my small antique print & newspaper collection I have a Massachusetts Magazine from 1791 that has a darling print of an Oriole and nest as the front cover. It was a very lucky find as the those extra prints are almost always taken out of the magazine (for obvious reasons), and i treasure it.

  • @jaylenebarton4043
    @jaylenebarton4043 2 года назад +2

    WE LOVE THESE BEAUTIES EVERY YEAR. GRAPE JELLY AND ORANGE HALFS. LOVE THEIR SHARP WHISTLES THEY MAKE. THEY ARE SO BEAUTIFUL COLOR!!! SUCH A JOY IN OUR YARD. LOVE THEM !!!!♡♡♡♡

  • @joniangelsrreal6262
    @joniangelsrreal6262 2 года назад +1

    SE Michigan….sanctuary
    Witnessed my first one yesterday at the 1 of three hummer feeder and it’s mate was feasting on peanut butter suet…
    Thank you for this information…👏👏

  • @loriminor7253
    @loriminor7253 Год назад +2

    We live in Central Florida and saw one today, actually 2, a male in our Tabebuia Tree who was chased off by a female Oriole. We’ve seen a male twice now in the last month which is so exciting. We love your channel and have learned so much about attracting birds to our yard. Thank you!

  • @davidyummus6259
    @davidyummus6259 2 года назад +2

    Pretty bird,... I'm not really a Bird guy but I will admit that at old house a few years ago I started eradicating aggressive pest birds like House Sparrows & Starlings from my yard & I started getting so many more Native Pennsylvania birds visiting & nesting in my yard & more & more new species arrived,... Now in my new PA house I have started doing the same & am already seeing a beautiful change :)

  • @jdacierno
    @jdacierno 2 года назад +1

    We had a family at our feeders in Streersboro Ohio last spring. Grape jelly and fresh cut oranges attracted these guys.

  • @brentbean7903
    @brentbean7903 2 года назад +2

    In southwest Michigan we started to see dozens of Baltimore and Orchard Oriole. They seem to travel together; we have a lot of wild raspberries and mulberries along with mature hardwood trees. Once we noticed them putting out jelly feeders has brought hordes of these wonderful birds to our small farm. They show up in early May most move on but several stay and nest, shortly after the first brood fledge the juveniles will start hitting the jelly feeders again. This is a nice boost and helps them gain experience of finding their own food. Once they find a safe place with the right food source, they will come back year after year.

  • @cindypowers4993
    @cindypowers4993 2 года назад +3

    I absolutely love birds and birdwatching. And the Baltimore Orioles are one of my favorites, who, in my geographic area of Southern New England, come about around the first week or two in May. I always listen out for them first, because I hear their whistles and beautiful songs first, before I see them. I had a crabapple tree in my yard, along with a nearby bird bath, and that was all I needed to attract Orioles. And cutting an orange in half and staking those halves onto a branch worked as well to attract them. My house was also surrounded by tall, old oak trees, which I always observed Baltimore Orioles flying in and out of all day long! Fascinating birds to watch and attract if you can. Sadly, come every August, they migrate, and I always look forward to their return. Lesley, your video was extremely informative and entertaining! ✌️💚🐦🎶

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      Cindy it sounds like you are all well set up for those beautiful orioles. How wonderful. They are fantastic birds to watch. I love them. It is always sad to see out summer visiting birds leave us for winter. I feel you there. Have a great Spring birding. 🥰🐦

    • @cindypowers4993
      @cindypowers4993 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd Lesley, I love you and your channel. You know for sure, I will look forward to hearing, and seeing, those beautiful Baltimore Orioles in about 4 weeks, mark my word! Although it's sad to see migrating birds leave for the winter, it's equally exciting to see those birds come back in the spring, along with some unexpected others if your lucky! It will be a short time before I hear the Oriole's call!!🐦🧡

  • @billsalgat8047
    @billsalgat8047 2 года назад +4

    I love my orioles here in MI and they love love love their jelly! I always hear them before I see them usually 1st week of May 😊

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад

      How awesome about hearing them before you see them. They are such lovely birds. 🥰🐦

    • @virgildavidson4945
      @virgildavidson4945 2 года назад +1

      Same timeline here in Cleveland Ohio area

    • @jules8637
      @jules8637 2 года назад

      Should be here by the weekend!!!

  • @jerseyshorerailproductions
    @jerseyshorerailproductions 2 года назад

    I never saw a Baltimore Oriole, but I decided to put out oranges after watching this video anyway, hoping for good luck. Today, May 4, I had a male and a female visit! Thank you so much, and greetings from New Jersey!

  • @CharmCityPaintball
    @CharmCityPaintball 2 года назад +1

    I saw an Altimira Oriole last week in my yard. I’m in south Florida, so I was pleasantly surprised!!

  • @locksbog4270
    @locksbog4270 2 года назад +1

    Great one Nerd! On a different note, this morning I had a jay sitting about 6 ft above me making that buzzing sound and some others as well, when I looked up at him he had his head tilted with one eye looking down at me, had to laugh. 👍😃✌️

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha I love those rascals. They do that to me too and I always smile. Fun birds 🐦🤣🥰

  • @abdielmorales1380
    @abdielmorales1380 2 года назад +4

    Praise God for all his beautiful creation.

  • @uhill74
    @uhill74 Год назад +1

    Took me YEARS to finally attract them. They like running water features and grape jelly. I have tried all kinds of feeders and I think their favorite by far is a makeshift feeder I made from a big orange plastic dish designed for inserting in planters (from hardware store) inserted on a half inch pole. They love my mulberry tree too. Even when there are no berries it is their go to hiding spot when they aren't on the feeder. Hollies too. I bought this "bird magnet" that plays an oriole song randomly. That seemed to have drawsn them in.

  • @roselucht4583
    @roselucht4583 2 года назад +1

    We have Baltimore Orioles in Southern Nevada they came back in March. They love our hummingbird feeder. Now I’ll ow to leave some fruits out for them

  • @marcelbruinsma
    @marcelbruinsma 2 года назад +10

    In my case;
    Step one : send the bird a 1st class plane ticket to The Netherlands with a note attached "Free food of choice for life!".

  • @FunnySurpriseToys
    @FunnySurpriseToys 2 года назад +1

    Hi my Dear Friend! Thank you and have a beautiful Sunday!🙏👍780

  • @julieprior3126
    @julieprior3126 2 года назад +1

    Very pretty bird. Never heard of them nor seen pix before!

  • @grandma721
    @grandma721 2 года назад +1

    Every late April I start putting out orange halves and grape jelly for our migrators. A few years ago, much to our surprise, amongst our numerous Bullock's Orioles and Western Tanagers, we got a Baltimore Oriole!! We live in Colorado Springs and they typically don't come this far west, but we had at least one visit our back yard!! I took some pictures and had one of him made into address labels...loved it! We've also had a Rose Breasted Grosbeak here for two years in a row, another breed that isn't supposed to venture this far west. We sure love watching our beautiful feathered friends!!!! I've been praying for a Cardinal to venture out our way because they are one of my favorites!!!

  • @kathleenmccuistion9720
    @kathleenmccuistion9720 2 года назад +22

    I had none last year, but I won’t give up, thanks to your encouragement, Leslie. I’ve learned so much from you. Thank you!!

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад

      Wonderful. I truly wish you all the best with attracting them. They are awesome. 🥰🐦

    • @micahbirdlover8152
      @micahbirdlover8152 2 года назад +1

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd dose attracting grape jelly work Lesley 🤔

    • @micahbirdlover8152
      @micahbirdlover8152 2 года назад +1

      I've heard making grape jelly works 😁☝️

    • @uhill74
      @uhill74 Год назад +1

      @@micahbirdlover8152 absolutely. They couldn't care less about oranges when grape jelly is around.

    • @micahbirdlover8152
      @micahbirdlover8152 Год назад +1

      @@uhill74 really thanks ☺️

  • @traceyhall9018
    @traceyhall9018 2 года назад +11

    Orioles came to my yard in Massachusetts for the first time last spring. Their color is so vibrant in person! We mostly had catbirds at the oriole feeders (who I also love) but the orioles would consistently make an appearance too 😊 Sticking the orange halves on the branches never worked for me as the squirrels would find them pretty quickly, so I use a feeder with a baffle.

    • @mofreedom2913
      @mofreedom2913 2 года назад +1

      I too live in Massachusetts and worked hard to attract orioles. Now they come yearly but the yellowjackets are a big nuisance with the jelly. I ended up buying a bee suit for changing and cleaning the feeders. Love these birds!

    • @traceyhall9018
      @traceyhall9018 2 года назад

      @@mofreedom2913 yep we have the yellow jackets too

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos 2 года назад +1

    Great video of the Baltimore orioles Lesley! Thank you for sharing them with us!👍💖😎JP

  • @Tiny_n8ture
    @Tiny_n8ture 2 года назад +3

    I can hardly wait to see them again. Thanks for the great video and tips Lesley 👍

  • @malolm
    @malolm 2 года назад +1

    I love orioles, In the nature reserve by my home, so many of them come!, I bought an oriole feeder last year in the winter and the first oriole I see I will put it up, Happy Birding!

  • @sidstovell2177
    @sidstovell2177 2 года назад +2

    Lesley, I still have two males here in southwestern Mexico. They've been a total joy, since our endemics aren't very colorful, except for Vermillion Flycatchers.

  • @breakingbadgoddess
    @breakingbadgoddess 2 года назад

    The first time ever I spotted a male Baltimore Oriole and later his mate. I ran out and got a feeder and had my husband hang it up with a few slices of oranges and grape jelly in a jar. I’ve been enjoying them along with the gold finches and the grosbeak. It’s the first time I’ve seen so many beautifully colored exotic birds in my backyard.

  • @earthangel8875
    @earthangel8875 26 дней назад

    Thank you so much for this video, I learned a lot about the Baltimore Orioles. We recently bought some mountain property and I have been admiring this beautiful bird that bathes in our pond with a waterfall. I had never seen a bird like this in the Bay Area. I will be taking photos of it for sure. Such beauty all around us. MountainAngel

  • @johnwalters1341
    @johnwalters1341 2 года назад +4

    Here in southern California Baltimore Oriole is a rare winter visitor. Instead we have the closely related Bullock's Oriole and also the Hooded Oriole. Both are attractive birds, and while I haven't tried feeding them, my understanding is that the same techniques you describe will work for both species. In our neighborhood, Hooded Oriole is the more common species. It nests in palm trees and is often found perched in them.

    • @jrnfw4060
      @jrnfw4060 Год назад

      Do Baltimore Orioles even migrate that far west? We, too, had Bullocks Orioles in southern California. Today, they're also called Western Orioles, and in the Midwest, they tend to interbreed with Baltimores, producing hybrid young.
      Nice to see a post from another SoCal. I'm a native. Are you?

  • @filtag1
    @filtag1 2 года назад +8

    Living in Northwest Indiana I have been feeding them for years. In my experience, I have also attracted Orchard Orioles and Grey Cat birds to my feeder.

  • @Athenas_Owl
    @Athenas_Owl 2 года назад +5

    I was eagerly waiting for you to upload a video. Great job! :)

  • @alfrednawrocki8061
    @alfrednawrocki8061 2 года назад

    They are beautiful! It's like a full time job keeping my feeders full and discouraging the squirrels from my feeders!!!

  • @ferrisb1588
    @ferrisb1588 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely love Baltimore Orioles. I would say they are one of my "spark birds"; I saw one in May 2020 at someone's feeder while my family was on a walk together, and it was just so cool and beautiful. I started really birding after that. Now that I have a feeder pole I can try to attract them...! I have seen one since then!

  • @josephaugeri7397
    @josephaugeri7397 2 года назад +3

    Up here in Maine, my favorite bird, the Oriole, hasn’t arrived yet. I always put out grape jelly and oranges now, in the beginning of April, because there is a chance they come earlier than usual. Normally they arrive mid to late April, with hummingbirds not far behind. Yay Spring and beautiful birds. Well actually they all are beautiful!

  • @patricialessard8651
    @patricialessard8651 2 года назад +1

    I grew up in a northern Massachusetts/ southern New Hampshire border town during the sixties. I remember seeing the Orioles and their cool nests all the time but sometime around the late seventies early eighties, I never saw them again. They just seemed to have left. I never could figure out why.
    I love watching the birds and getting all the great info on your channel. Thank you for sharing!

  • @hurkledurkler4691
    @hurkledurkler4691 2 месяца назад

    I live in Northwest Ohio. Yesterday I had my very first Baltimore Oriole in my yard yesterday!!

  • @eddiewood4995
    @eddiewood4995 2 года назад +1

    I love watching them every year

  • @AuthorLHollingsworth
    @AuthorLHollingsworth 2 года назад +2

    Such beautiful birds. Wow! I see that they love sweets as much as I do. 😂 Thanks, for the video 😍

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      Me too 🤭🐦🍰🧁🥧🍫🍩🍪🍬🍪🍨🍧🍦

    • @AuthorLHollingsworth
      @AuthorLHollingsworth 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd 🤣🤣🤣🤣🍪🍪🍪🍪

  • @GunnyKeith
    @GunnyKeith 2 года назад +3

    THANKS ALOT LESLEY. Nice job, good looking out.

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      No problem, my friend. So glad that you enjoyed it, Keith. 🐦

  • @Ruckus333
    @Ruckus333 2 года назад +1

    I lived in MD for 30 yrs and couldn't attract one of them. Of course I didn't have the internet to learn about these tips. I'm back in Southern Jersey now and I'm gonna try these tips! Thank you! 💕

  • @veggiemom5
    @veggiemom5 Год назад

    We had orioles last year eating from our suet feeder. We have a bunch of mulberry trees and we saw the orioles for several weeks around our place. I'm looking forward to seeing them again this year. THanks for the great tips!

  • @cobythebirdnerd3790
    @cobythebirdnerd3790 2 года назад +12

    I love these birds so much!! I had a bunch last year.

  • @nathanwebb4836
    @nathanwebb4836 2 года назад

    The Baltimore oriole is one of my most favorite birds of North America.

  • @cmys4404
    @cmys4404 2 года назад +1

    Here in central Illnois, we see one to four orioles only in early May, and then again in mid- to late-August. They love the grape jelly, but I hadn’t thought about making it-but I can do that! Thanks so much for the videos!

  • @thomasgreen4009
    @thomasgreen4009 2 года назад +1

    Same here. Quite a number best locally and oranges bring them in.

  • @RYANandMICHELLEchannel
    @RYANandMICHELLEchannel 2 года назад +4

    Awesome video! I cannot wait for the orioles to return to my area, should be any week now!

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +2

      You are lucky. They are awesome. 🐦

    • @micahbirdlover8152
      @micahbirdlover8152 Год назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd I really want to attract them but I don't have any

  • @joanhalgren3502
    @joanhalgren3502 Год назад

    Great video! It's June 24, 2023, and I saw my first Baltimore Oriole since childhood. It was pure joy to see it flying from my Maple Tree into the high pine trees nearby. What a glorious moment. We must preserve our sacred Earth so we can enjoy these feathered friends!

  • @davidervin7345
    @davidervin7345 Год назад

    At the end of last spring I watched several Orioles as they went over the oak flowers on our large oak trees. They were the first Orioles I had seen since I was young and found an Oriole nest near our house.

  • @naturalyawd7814
    @naturalyawd7814 Год назад

    I love these birds. I see one or 2 every now and then in a oak tree near my garden. They don't stay still for long and it's not easy to spot them. I love videoing and taking photos of Birds in their natural habitat.

  • @kind_debkind3321
    @kind_debkind3321 2 года назад +16

    I live in southeast Alabama and have had these beautiful birds coming to my feeders for the last 3 years. This time they came back in December and they are still here. I put oranges and grape jelly out for them and they also love the meal worms. Haven't seen them on the hummingbird feeders though. I absolutely love these birds.

    • @loberd09
      @loberd09 2 года назад +2

      Oh wow so cool. I live in Nashville and have yet to see them.

    • @kind_debkind3321
      @kind_debkind3321 2 года назад +2

      When they first started coming they were after the meal worms. I did some research and found out they love grape jelly and oranges and it kept them coming back. I have 4 males and several females coming right now. ❤

    • @paulabrown5243
      @paulabrown5243 2 года назад +2

      I live in SE Alabama also. Never knew they were migratory birds as they were abundant here during my childhood. Now I only have a pair that comes daily. Never see them actually eating from the feeder but from the ground. I will try the oranges and some sweeter options.

    • @kind_debkind3321
      @kind_debkind3321 2 года назад +3

      @@paulabrown5243 I actually cut an orange in half and put both halves in a suet cage. They eat from it just fine.

    • @uhill74
      @uhill74 Год назад

      I had a female stay all winter on my PA feeders a couple years ago. It was so awesome.

  • @JungJim
    @JungJim Год назад

    Started feeding them last year and had great success from late April till late July.

  • @KhaeLikesCoffee
    @KhaeLikesCoffee 2 года назад

    I've never gotten to see one of these birds, but they're so beautiful! I'm going to try these suggestions and keep my fingers crossed.

  • @jules8637
    @jules8637 2 года назад +3

    I have been feeding Orioles for 20 years, I’m from Massachusetts. They come every year and I’m loaded with them.

  • @maryannditullio2581
    @maryannditullio2581 2 года назад +2

    I had two orioles visit my yard in early march. I had never seen them before. It was exciting to see them. Because we were still having freezing temperature I didn’t even think about putting anything out for them. It would have frozen. I will put some out for them now. Maybe they will come back. 💕

  • @sasquatchwizardadirondacks7710
    @sasquatchwizardadirondacks7710 2 года назад +1

    Lesley , been a long winter and spring is upon us . You do such a fantastic job !
    I must say I was intrigued by the sight of those Baltimore Oriel nest ! Wow I can’t wait for the day you explain those nest :) Your tips on feeding birds will be taken into the Adirondack Mountains, so I have 1) enjoyment and filming opportunities while conducting field research on Sasquatch and 2) I am confident the Wild People will cautiously observe me installing special feeders for the Baltimore Oriel and other birds as well. This may take a couple of years for the Sasquatch to approach the feeders but I am a patience man. I would have never thought to attempt this study if it weren’t for your hard work presenting quality information here , thank you Lesley and have a wonderful rest of your Sunday .

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl 2 года назад +1

    Ok jelly I've seen it all ! Didn't expect that wow !

  • @blipblip88
    @blipblip88 2 года назад

    Will definitely have to try these. I've been living in Baltimore for over 20 years and can count on one hand how many times I've seen one! LOL. Thanks!

  • @_ethanol_
    @_ethanol_ 2 года назад +2

    I love the colors of Baltimore Orioles! I’m going to put oranges on my feeders to attract them. I used to get really excited to see them when I was about 7-10 years old but now I’m 13 and know more about birds. When I was 11-12 I didn’t go outside because I played too many video games, but I don’t like video games now.

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад

      I hope you get to see the Baltimore Orioles 😊🥰🐦

    • @_ethanol_
      @_ethanol_ 2 года назад

      I also got better binoculars and a binocular harness!

  • @georgevirginia3785
    @georgevirginia3785 2 года назад +1

    Thank You Lesley, that was wonderful information. i am in Virginia, just outside of DC and I have never seen a Baltimore Oriole except for at the ol ballpark and those were baseball players. i will take Your advice. Cheers!

  • @allthumbs3792
    @allthumbs3792 2 года назад

    My coastal California neighborhood is graced each spring by the Hooded Oriole and occasionally Bullocks oriole. I delight in seeing them come to the jelly feeder.

  • @dulcemariaparragonzalez4652
    @dulcemariaparragonzalez4652 2 года назад +2

    Hi! I live in western México and had some orioles in my backyard during winter, maybe in their way to central America. Just beautiful birds! Saludos, I love your channel!

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад

      How nice that they stopped by your place in Mexico on the way to their wintering grounds. Cool birds. Thank you for the kind comment. 🐦🥰

    • @micahbirdlover8152
      @micahbirdlover8152 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd I've hear they weave to make nest 😊☝️

  • @dianarempel9097
    @dianarempel9097 2 года назад

    All these great tips will attract the Orchard Oriole as well!

  • @ronnronn55
    @ronnronn55 2 года назад +1

    I was hoping to hear their song. But I guess you didn't have access to that footage. Thanks for your thorough and well presented information. Ronn

  • @-BirdsRegion
    @-BirdsRegion 2 года назад +2

    I Like your channel. I have loved birds since childhood!🔔👍✔

  • @terryleeschiller8515
    @terryleeschiller8515 2 года назад +1

    What a Gorgeous Bird ❣️

  • @mc12358
    @mc12358 2 года назад +1

    I'm in eastern North Carolina, outside of their breeding range, but for the past week, I've been seeing a male/female pair occasionally visiting my hot pepper suet feeder. Like you said, probably packing on extra weight for migration. Never really had luck with the jellies or fruits, but some have also shown interest in my Hummingbird feeder. The breeding males are so so striking, impossible to miss, hard to believe they are technically a Blackbird species. In a decade of bird feeding, I've never seen this many Baltimore Orioles stopping by in my yard! Another wonderful video, Leslie!
    Edit: I'm smashing the "like" button, but I can't get the number to go up! 🙁
    Edit: never mind, got it to work! Love the video!

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      Your edits in this comment made me smile. Thanks so much for the kindness. That is so cool too about that orioles being at your feeders. You're right about the males. Simply stunning. 🐦🥰 have a great weekend

    • @mc12358
      @mc12358 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd So glad I could make you smile 😊 have a great weekend too Leslie!

  • @penny_the_wiser413
    @penny_the_wiser413 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the tips. Got lots of wild raspberry bushes and two currant trees. I'll have to get a feeder and see what happens

  • @rohinibhat4955
    @rohinibhat4955 2 года назад

    I have had them in my yard for last three years. Love watching them come back. We are only in the migration path and just have them passing through.

  • @robertmseay7641
    @robertmseay7641 2 года назад

    I have had great success in attracting Orioles based on the information in your video. Thanks for the satisfaction of attracting and feeding these beauties throughout the season.

  • @michiganwoodsman2199
    @michiganwoodsman2199 2 года назад +1

    North eastern Michigan here. I must have hungry birds? The chickadees, redwing blackbirds, and all sorts of birds I would have Never thought get into the jelly! Im in the flight path of many many birds that blow my mind also. Last year I saw my first Scarlet Tanager and it was amazing!

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      When I had an Oriole here in my area back in December 2020 (it was way out of range) the chickadees and juncos would eat the jelly too. Awesome about the Scarlet Tanager. They are stunning

  • @djosbun
    @djosbun 2 года назад +10

    Thanks to the ideas in this video, I'm going to put together an orange bird feeding area in hopes of attracting this gorgeous bird!

  • @JM-bs7ke
    @JM-bs7ke 2 года назад +2

    I love their song!!!!!!

  • @jameslandis4334
    @jameslandis4334 2 года назад +1

    In the winter here in Florida, they do eat Peanuts out of the shell. They will continue to eat Grape Jelly as well.

  • @gardentwitcheruk7076
    @gardentwitcheruk7076 2 года назад

    Wow what a stunning bird, beautiful colours.

  • @maineiacts
    @maineiacts 2 года назад

    BEAUTIFUL AND THANK YOU LESLEY!! 🕊🐦💐🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @DukeCannon
    @DukeCannon 2 года назад +1

    I've never seen one in my entire life.
    Pretty tho. I'm happy if the hummingbirds return.

  • @LexYeen
    @LexYeen 2 года назад +1

    I don't live in their range, but I thoroughly enjoyed the facts and the footage. 👍

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 2 года назад +2

    Thanks Leslie I appreciated the video. We've been in this home almost 30 and my third year we witnessed an Oreo using a bird bath in our yard I picked up a book The Following fall and learned about the jellies and the oranges I have been enjoying these birds for the past 27 years think I'll try the mealworms for the birds that is. Happy birding and have a great day time to watch that next video

  • @gusthebrahman1066
    @gusthebrahman1066 2 года назад +2

    Last year was the first time I put out oranges and grape jelly and I was blessed with two males and a female for a little over a week. One male also fed on my homemade suet. Beginners luck I guess.

  • @thomaszaccone3960
    @thomaszaccone3960 2 года назад +1

    I live in northwestern NJ. I only saw them once when I was a child. They had built a nest in a tree over my grandfather's driveway. This was in the 1960s. Since then I never saw a single one anywhere around this area.

    • @LesleytheBirdNerd
      @LesleytheBirdNerd  2 года назад +1

      Too bad about not seeing them anymore.

    • @thomaszaccone3960
      @thomaszaccone3960 2 года назад

      @@LesleytheBirdNerd I will follow your suggestions and see if I can lure some in. Thank you.

  • @DR-qf9th
    @DR-qf9th 2 года назад +21

    I'm excited to see my little orange beauties. I will be expecting them in the next couple weeks. When they sing it sounds like they're saying "machu pichu" lol... they make spring my favorite season. I do have a problem putting grape jelly out for them in late summer due to the bees being such a nuisance. Same with the hummingbird feeders. Baltimore Orioles aren't the only birds who love grape jelly. I have many species enjoying the jelly and I will go through at least 1-2 jars a week.

    • @baublesanddolls
      @baublesanddolls 2 года назад +2

      Why are bees a nuisance?

    • @DR-qf9th
      @DR-qf9th 2 года назад

      @@baublesanddolls the bees get very aggressive in late summer

  • @pioracbirdlovers
    @pioracbirdlovers 2 года назад +11

    Very Nice.. 👍🏻