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How to Attract Orioles

How to Attract Orioles. Orioles are among the most beautiful of summer visitors to the United States. Although orioles may also sip from hummingbird feeders, providing a specialized oriole feeder allows them better access to the nectar.

Things You'll Need

Hummingbird Feeder Cleaning Brushes
Hummingbird Feeders
Oriole Feeders
Fruits
Granulated Sugar
Measuring Cups
Paring Knives
Measuring cups

Instructions

- 1
  Purchase an oriole feeder, or remove bee guards from hummingbird feeder so that orioles can insert beaks and reach nectar.
- 2
  Prepare standard nectar by thoroughly mixing 1/4 c. sugar with 1 c. water. To make a larger quantity, use the formula of one part sugar to four parts water.
- 3
  Fill feeder with nectar.
- 4
  Hang feeder from tree branch or eaves of house.
- 5
  Put halves of apples, oranges or other fruits out for orioles. Special feeders designed to hold these fruits firmly are available.
- 6
  Clean all feeders, replace nectar and remove and replace fruit every one to three days in warm weather.

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