I saw on my local Wild Bird Unlimited Facebook page today that Baltimore Orioles have been spotted in the area. I tried to attract them on their spring migration last year but no luck. They are in the area only 4-6 weeks unless they nest nearby.
But, last year I was a couple of weeks later putting the oriole feeder out with grape jelly and oranges. Also, I hung it on the feeder pole with all my other feeders and I later learned that they can be intimidated by other birds.
This year I hung it by itself and more out in the open by the hummingbird feeder. Orioles are attracted to orange and this time of year they love nectar, grape jelly and oranges. Later in the summer, they need more protein and you can switch to mealworms.
Hopefully they find my little haven and stop by. Maybe even build a nest?
The only time I’ve seen Orioles in the area was a few years ago on a nearby golf course. They were nesting high up in the trees and it was fun to see them each week.
Want to see if they are in your area? Check out eBird and BirdCast by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and Audubon Society, Hummingbird Central for hummingbird migration Journey North is another citizen science site that monitors both seasonal change and migration of a wildlife species including some birds. Or, drop by your local Wild Bird Unlimited to find out what they are seeing.