Grandma Pearl's Backporch: 7 Natural Ways to Entice Orioles to Your Yard

Female Oriole at Grape Jelly Feeder
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oriole and nest
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Have your orioles arrived yet? Mine should be coming along any day now. Are your oriole feeders hanging out and filled with fresh nectar? If not, start putting them out now so they will be in full view for any oriole scouts that arrive early. They'll be scoping out the neighborhood for tall trees in which to build their pouch-like nests; and for easy food sources. Providing nesting material is a good idea, too. Cut lengths of yarn or twine about 4" to 6" long and drape them over a tree branch where the female oriole can easily see them. To find out more about these gorgeous, voracious bug eaters, go to 7 Natural Ways to Entice Orioles to Your Yard