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How to Make an Oriole Orange Birdfeeder

Orioles are magnificent birds with blaze orange and black plumage. These birds feed readily from back yard feeders and often remain in the same area throughout the summer if ample food is available. Although you can purchase oriole feeders to fill with nectar, you can make a simple backyard feeders to dispense fresh oranges and attract these colorful birds to your backyard.

Things You'll Need

Old frisbee/shallow pan with lip
Orange weatherproof paint (optional)
30 inches decorative rope (1/4-inch)
Drill

Instructions

- 1
  Select an old Frisbee or a shallow pan with a slight lip. Paint the container a bright orange if you wish. This makes an attractive feeder, but orioles are not particular and will visit your feeder whether you paint it or not.
- 2
  Drill three ¼-inch holes at equal distances around the rim of the container.
- 3
  Cut three 10-inch sections of decorative rope. Knot the ends of the pieces of rope. Thread a section of rope through the hole on the container so the knot remains on the underside. Repeat with all ropes.
- 4
  Gather the ends of the ropes above the container and tie into a knot.
- 5
  Cut a fresh orange into quarters and place it on the feeder.
- 6
  Hang it from a tree branch or a plant hook in an area near bushes or trees to provide shelter for orioles.

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