Oriole


(Stratford, Ontario, Canada)

Baltimore Oriole

Baltimore Oriole

I have seen it only once in my yard. So beautiful. It sat there for a few minutes and went away.

Would they come back? I am in the Stratford-Waterloo region.

Baltimore Orioles are in Southern Ontario during the early summer and can be attracted to your garden by filling an Oriole feeder with nectar and hanging it where the Orioles can reach it.

Another, quicker alternative, is to cut an orange in half and place each half on the small branch of a tree (cut side up), where the colour of the fruit will attract these beautiful birds.

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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles Everywhere
by: Anonymous

I have 12 oriole feeders. The largest population this year of Baltimore and Orchard ever. Lots of female babies. Very active the last few days. We are located in Bright, Ont with 12 acres for birds and wildlife.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lots of Orioles again
by: Barb from Valentia

I had lots of Orioles again this summer. I only saw the Orchard Orioles on a couple of occasions. I think they must be starting to migrate as I see fewer and fewer Orioles now.
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starstarstarstar 		Orioles Migrating
by: Anonymous

Live in Erieau, Ontario, August 20 2022. Getting hundreds of Orioles now, they are migrating. A beautiful sight to behold!
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starstarstarstarstar 		lots of Orioles
by: Barbara, Valentia On, lake Scugog

I think this was my best summer yet for orioles. They appeared in April and the last ones were around the beginning of September. I had lots of males and females and then I had lots of babies. Sometimes the male oriole would actually feed the baby at the jelly feeder. I have both the Baltimore Orioles coming as well as the Orchard Orioles.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Bobcaygeon
by: Anonymous

I had several orioles in spring, but since then it’s just the wasps enjoying the grape jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Hamilton
by: Anonymous

We put up an Oriole feeder in late April, always attract male Orioles throughout the summer and even now on September 10th. Have seen 2 male Orioles, one young.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Judith Williams

I have had orioles for the last 4 years from May until now. (September). Have had 10 Orioles at one time. I have both grape jelly and sugar water. They are coming fewer by the day now so they will be moving on soon. I am in London, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles.
by: Anonymous

The Orioles have been in our yard most of the summer but on Saturday we refilled our feeder and it still full, is it possible they have left for this year. We are sad to see them go they are such a bright spot in our yard. Oh well, something to look forward to next summer!!!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lots of Orioles in Ajax!
by: Margaret B

I'm in Ajax, Ontario and still have plenty of Orioles. I'm using grape jelly as their food. I imagine they will be migrating south soon.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ancaster, Ontario
by: Rose Manning Blackwood

I first reported my first sighting on this page on Sunday May 5. We still have Orioles that visit daily. They come to our feeders throughout the day. We will be sorry to see them leave. I have been taking as many photos that I can.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Re: where have they gone?
by: Anonymous

They are usually gone from the feeders by June 1 or so as they move to eating grubs etc. Some say their attraction to sugar is to replenish energy lost in flight & to amp up their breeding?
Once the females are in gestation, they need proteins etc from grubs found in trees typically.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Welland
by: Anonymous

I have 2 males & 3 females that have been hanging around since early May. Had hung out a hummer feeder & spotted the male at the feeder. Did some research. I now have 2 oriole feeders for nectar & grape jelly. Unfortunately also attracted yellow jackets & had to put traps out for them, as they been sucking up the grape jelly. Feeders need to be hung mid-April to very early May to attract orioles when migrating north.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ottawa Oriole
by: Anonymous

Started filming our hummingbird feeder and got a visit from this yellow wonder. Got online to identify what could be eating our nectar and now know we have an Oriole. Nice.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles migration? July 2020
by: Shirley

This is the first year I've had a jelly feeder. There are I think at least 6 that have come. Beautiful birds! July 17 2020 was our last sighting. Where have they gone to? Our neighbour said they don't like extreme heat and every year they leave around Aug 1st. Do they head north then??
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starstarstarstarstar 		Fabulous year for Orioles in Niagara-on-the-Lake
by: Anonymous

Started mid-May and they haven't stopped since. A bit of a lull, only a few sightings each day, in early June when they were tending to their nests and gathering protein for the young but they're back now, with the young, and can't stop feeding from the grape jelly we set out for them in the feeder. So beautiful to see, I hate to think they'll soon be heading south - and we can't follow them!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Finally Got The Right Food
by: Anonymous

We are in Trenton and have seen Orioles on and off for quite a number of years. We did the oriole nectar feeder, oranges, etc. They only hung around for a short while. This year, we found out about the jelly and bought a three-way feeder (orange, nectar, jelly). We had a family around all summer thus far and they had one baby that is starting to feed on its own. Will be sorry to see them go, but hopefully they will return next season.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Oriole spotting
by: Anonymous

Saw our first one in our backyard on our humming bird feeder today! London, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole - June 23
by: Joanne

I had a Baltimore Oriole visiting my yard for a couple of weeks in May, and now they are back.
I am surprised... thinking they had moved on.
Would this indicate there is a nest nearby? I only see the male feeding at the oranges I put out.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nesting
by: Anonymous

We have been enticing the Orioles for a couple of years now with oranges. Finally got them to hang around a bit and we noticed a nest in our backyard tree.
London,Ontario
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole sighting
by: Anonymous

I saw an oriole today in Etobicoke. First one I've ever seen in Canada.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Saw my first orioles!
by: Anonymous

I saw two orioles in my yard this morning, such a nice sight! I live near Peterborough, ON.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Gone for the year?
by: Anonymous

Orioles have moved on last weekend. Hopefully we’ll see them back in a few weeks, but probably it will be next year. Where can you buy mealy bug food?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeding Orioles
by: Anonymous

I've been feeding Orioles for the last 4 years. Grape Jelly is their special thing along with sugar water. It seems more come every year now. The word has gone out about the jelly. Absolutely beautiful! I'm in Parkhill, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles 2020
by: Bonnie

Well they are so funny and do love that Grape jelly and the oranges. I also have 2 Hummies, I hope male and female.
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starstarstarstarstar 		my world
by: Barbara at Lake Scugog, Valentia ON

I have two jelly feeders up, half an orange and three liquid feeders. I have the Baltimore Orioles coming, one morning there were 5 Baltimore Orioles and two Orchard orioles, what a show they put on. I also have Indigo buntings coming, Rose breasted Grosbeak, gold finches, cardinals and of course the many sparrows, blackbirds etc. during this time of isolation and staying put I am thoroughly enjoying my little corner of the world. I hope you all are keeping well.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Nest building
by: Anonymous

I have been watching a female build her nest over the past couple of days! It is one branch over from her last years nest. She is in their often now so I am assuming she has eggs. It is fascinating to watch.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Have them in my backyard
by: Anonymous

I'm in Barrie, Ontario. About a week ago I saw one first time in my life - with my own eyes. Next day I bought oriole feeder. No I have few of them coming few times a day. Hummingbirds lost interest in their own feeder - drinking from theirs. Beautiful birds.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole in Hamilton Ontario
by: Anonymous

We had one beautiful oriole visit our hummingbird feeder very briefly. Of course it was too large so just landed and left. Our neighbours have attracted them with oranges and jelly so tried that but so far no others.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Two Baltimore Orioles
by: Shelley

This is the first time I have seen them in my area which is in a rural area near Severn Bridge. They have a beautiful song that attracts my attention. I do not feed them anything and I do not believe my neighbours do.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles In Ontario
by: Anonymous

Just saw an Oriole today in my neighbours yard! Such beautiful birds! Located in Saugeen shores.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Guelph
by: DZ

Baltimore Orioles all day at backyard feeder, May 2020. South end Guelph.
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starstarstarstarstar 		A pair of Orioles
by: Lisa

We have had a pair of oriole's in our yard for 4 days now. I have a feeder out and half an orange. They have been eating from both. I hope they stick around this year, they really are a beautiful bird.
Stoney Creek, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Southern Ontario
by: Anonymous

Spotted 2 orioles today in Stoney Creek, Valley Park area. Beautiful birds. This just one day after finding 2 Scarlet Tanagers.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sightings
by: Anonymous

Both male and female Baltimore Orioles are feeding on cut oranges in our suet feeder.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Ivanhoe Ontario
by: Anonymous

We have 2 Orioles feeding in our front yard. They are eating Oranges and grape jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Caledonia ON
by: Anonymous

Both field and Baltimore orioles at me feeder about a week ago.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in our garden!
by: Samantha

We've been hearing the Baltimore Orioles for the past few days, even had a sighting or two. Yesterday we put an orange (cut in half) out and there's been an Oriole feeding on it for most of the day! Will buy some grape jelly tomorrow for it too. We live in south west Scarborough, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Oshawa
by: Mark

Saw two males fighting over a female today.
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starstarstarstarstar 		First time seeing Oriole
by: Foxwarren Farm

Oriole appeared in our yard yesterday. Had never seen them before. Was attracted to the Hummingbird feeder. Location is Uxbridge, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Iroquois Ontario
by: Riverdog

Saw an Oriole on my deck just now. Had to look online to figure out what this beautiful bird is.👍 Have never seen one before now that I can remember. Did not get to my camera fast enough to get a photo.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Saw one on Meadowlily trail in London
by: Anonymous

I am just starting bird spotting, and saw a Red Breasted Grosbeak and an Oriole in the same stretch of riverbank. They were both pretty high up in the trees. We also saw several Blue Jays.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Oriole
by: Anonymous

I just seen a beautiful male Baltimore Oriole near the Ottawa river north of Plantagenet, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole
by: Pennie

Spotted a beautiful large Baltimore Oriole at my hummingbird feeder here in Orangeville this morning !!
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Orioles are back!
by: Anonymous

We have have at least four the last couple of days. They come to the Oriole feeder as well as to the cut oranges and grape jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole: Richmond Hill, Ontario
by: Anonymous

I have one on our feeder. We have oranges and jam. I has been several days, so we hope it stays and nests nearby. We are in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Several Orioles in North Toronto
by: Anonymous

Several Orioles (4 - 5) enjoying orange halves in our backyard in north Toronto yesterday. Gorgeous.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Enjoying them in Belle River
by: JanineAnonymous

They are here in Belle River.
Seven Orioles on the feeder this morning ... and constantly in the day.
They love the nectar but also the clementines.
Need to figure out how to stop them from hitting our windows.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole in L'Orignal Ontario
by: Anonymous

We had an Oriole visit our yard yesterday at two different times during the afternoon and after supper in L'Orignal, Ontario. It came to the hummingbird feeder and flew from tree to tree for a while. We hope to see it again.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ancaster Baltimore Oriole viewing
by: Jo-Ann

Spotted one in Ancaster last weekend, it didn't stay very long. Will start putting out fruit this week.
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole sighting ever in my lifetime
by: Samuel

First sighting ever in our yard and in my lifetime!
We love on a quiet rural property bordering Guelph and Eden mills, Ontario. Had a flat perched feeder that has had tangerine / grape slices for nearly a week with no sightings. In that time we have had hot summer days, cold nights, rain and SNOW!
In the midst of a foggy rainy day this beautiful bird came to visit. Only stayed for a minute and so far has not returned (within the hour). Will wait patiently and hope to cross paths again!
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starstarstarstarstar 		I saw an Oriole today
by: Sherry

I saw an oriole at my hummingbird feeder today. I am going to go to the grocery store for some oranges and hopefully I'll see it again! Fingers crossed :D
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole sighting
by: Anonymous

Spotted an oriole today in the Ottawa Valley. (Braeside).
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Timer :)
by: Kimberly

I wanted to attract Orioles this year and it worked!! First appeared on May 9th. I have at least 2 visitors and I'm not sure if they're male or female but would be thrilled if they're a couple and I get to see babies nearby as well. One of them for sure is very docile!! Has sat on ground outside patio window and looked in and will also let me stand within about 6-7 feet and doesn't fly away when I'm outside <3
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole
by: Anonymous

My daughter and I just spotted an Oriole on our neighborhood walk near the bluffs in Scarborough. I heard a call I didn’t recognize and when I looked up into a very large tree it was at the top. Beautiful!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Oriole
by: Anonymous

I have one in my yard today in Norwich, Ontario
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starstarstarstarstar 		Welland, Ontario
by: Anonymous

My first year putting out an oriole feeder. It holds grape jelly and a cut piece of orange. The feeder is orange as well. I have had it up since early April. May 11, was the first day that I saw an Oriole. That was yesterday, and I only saw it once, hopefully he will be back.
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starstarstarstarstar 		2 days in a row
by: Anonymous

The kids and I have seen a Male oriole, good size bird. May 11th and May 12th. Eating out of our hummingbird feeder. So beautiful
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starstarstarstarstar 		Spring Orioles
by: Anonymous

I have a set of Orioles here. They have been here a couple of days now. Essex Ontario May 11 and 12th
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starstarstarstarstar 		dark orange & hungry
by: JB

I have seen my very first oriole in my backyard this morning. Both male & female looking for some food. I will put out some food first thing.
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starstarstarstarstar 		First oriole
by: Anonymous

First oriole at feeder today. Valentia Ontario by Lake Scugog.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles 2020
by: Bonnie Washburn Island

ok folks ... they are back ... I have one at the feeder eating the Grape jelly and half orange!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Carolyn Rogers

I had an oriole in my yard in the west end of Hamilton yesterday
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Orioles are home
by: Barbara, Valentia, Lake Scugog

May 5th I had my first visit from the Orioles and they have been back daily a few times a day. Mostly I see them around 8 am and again at dusk. so happy that they have returned. I have not yet seen any Humming birds at my feeders. I do have a pair of cardinals coming daily, sometimes together sometimes just one of them.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles are back in Winchester
by: Kimberley

I had my oriole feeders & hummingbird feeders out in late April. Saw my first Oriole on May 5th at my nectar/grape jelly feeder. I will be buying some oranges for them as well. They also seem to like the watermelon I put out for them last year. Good luck everyone! Hope you can attract these beauties to your yards this year!
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole of the year - St Catharines, Ont.
by: Eileen B

Saw my first oriole at the feeder this morning. Several more have arrived since. It sure is a wonderful sight.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles have landed!!!
by: Anonymous

Ancaster, Ontario, Sunday May 3, 2020. Set up Oriole feeder yesterday. Orioles arrived today.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Arrival
by: Anonymous

The Orioles have arrived in Hampton, Ontario April 30, 2020
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole sighting
by: Sylvia

I put out a new oriole feeder last week and this morning saw the first Oriole here in Markham. After it flew away, I went out and placed half an orange on the feeder and it came back. It has been hanging around for a few hours now. So excited!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Hamilton
by: Anonymous

Orioles arrived at my feeder today! I have seen males only, I believe the girls come later.
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starstarstarstarstar 		No orioles yet in Hamilton
by: LalaAnonymous

I have my feeders out it’s been a week, no Orioles yet, the Robins loved it. I hopefully they will be around soon 🤞🏻
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starstarstarstarstar 		They have arrived!
by: Sue

Had my first Oriole today at my feeders. First time to see them in April, last 3 years in a row have been first of May!!
Glad I stocked up on oranges!!!!
London, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orchard Oriole North of Goderich
by: Eloise Jantzi

I have seen this gorgeous bird 2 day s in a row. I had never seen one. My neighbor shared with me that he is in her yard as well so I have put my oriole food out.
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starstarstarstarstar 		No Orioles Here Yet.
by: Anonymous

None in Port Credit - Mississauga yet. Cold here though.
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starstarstarstarstar 		No Orioles Yet
by: Kathy

After hearing that Orioles were spotted in Dundas two weeks ago, I put out my feeder the next day. So far, no Orioles, but the Downy Woodpeckers are loving it!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Paul

Have you spotted orioles near Ottawa yet?
Please let us know!
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Orioles are back
by: Bonnie

Hi Barb; Yes my hubby saw them in Valentia today, by Marks, but I didn't see them on Washburn yet.
Thanks Barb for the info.

I keep watching for our Orioles, but nothing yet, too cold for them I guess.
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starstarstarstarstar 		They are back
by: Barbara valentia, Lake scugog

Bonnie the osprey are back at the corner of Rainbow Ridge and Dovehaven rd.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeders
by: Cindy

What kinds of containers work best for the grape jelly feeders?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara in Valentia
by: Bonnie Wazshburn Island

YES please let me know..when you spot your forst one. The Osprey are not back yet??? We are kinda worried.
I did see the Bald Eagle on Valentia road this AM hoovering.
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starstarstarstarstar 		love the spring
by: Barbara, Valentia, lake Scugog

so looking forward to seeing that first oriole. I was happy that at least I was able to purchase grape jelly. During this time it is good to have something to look forward to. I will advise when I see my first oriole here in Valentia.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole return 2020
by: SPOONZ

I was just adding grape jelly to my shopping list and was wondering when they will return!
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starstarstarstarstar 		What?
by: Anonymous

I was wondering just today if I should put out my grape jelly. Thank you for the heads up.

I'd put the grape jelly out as they should be arriving soon
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starstarstarstarstar 		April 5 Arrival
by: Anonymous

Our first orioles arrived today. This is the earliest I have ever seen them. Dundas, Ontario
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole at Feeder on October 5, 2019 in Lurgan Beach
by: Lucy

An unbelievable sight today when an oriole came to our nectar feeder near Kincardine. Last sighting was in late September and I was surprised even then, but this is truly unusual.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Valentia, at Lake scugog
by: Barbara

Saw two very bright oriole males at the jelly feeder this morning. My hummers’ are very busy at the liquid feeders as well.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still seeing Orioles
by: Shelley

We still have at least 3 Baltimore’s and 5 or 6 Orchard Orioles. Feeding them a jar of grape jelly every two days. It’s fantastic. Also have 4 Hummingbirds still
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Exeter
by: Anonymous

I still have at least 8 orioles. I am filling the grape jelly three times a day plus have 2 liquid feeders. I think last year I had them still at the beginning of September.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Valentia Lake scugog
by: Barbara

I am still having orioles here as of today. Mostly I have had babies coming in twos and threes. I have only seen the adult male maybe a twice in the month of August. I have never had them quite this late in the season. For sure this has been a wonderful year for orioles.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Sue

As of today, Aug 21, still seeing many Orioles. Been an outstanding year here just past Lambeth Ontario.
I cant recall seeing them so late in the past years. Usually they are gone by the end of July, first of Aug? Maybe because its still so warm here? Not sure. Is anyone else still have them hanging around?
picnic
Funny they have not been eating the oranges anymore though, just the jelly and nectar!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Sue

As of today, Aug 21, still seeing many Orioles. Been an outstanding year here just past Lambeth Ontario.
I cant recall seeing them so late in the past years. Usually they are gone by the end of July, first of Aug? Maybe because its still so warm here? Not sure. Is anyone else still have them hanging around?
picnic
Funny they have not been eating the oranges anymore though, just the jelly and nectar!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		From Valentia on Lake scugog
by: Barbara

It has been a wonderful summer of orioles coming in big bunches, Baltimore Orioles as well as Orchard orioles. Saw baby orioles being fed by their parents right at the feeder. For about the last week all I have seen daily are either female or babies coming to the feeder.
For the person who asked about what kind of grape jelly, I just get the regular Welch’s Grape Jelly.
I will be sorry to see them go.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Some orioles still
by: Anonymous

July 30 - had 2 orioles stop in today in mississauga ont for jelly and orange. They seem to be enroute to somewhere else.
There were tons here a month ago all day every day, even babies.
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starstarstarstarstar 		North Oshawa - Oriole's left July 28, 2019
by: Bird Lover

I put up the Oriole feeder with oranges and grape jelly mid May when I saw the first ones come. I use the orange circular feeder that I hang from a branch that has spots for sliced oranges and Welch's grape jelly. I also cut oranges in half and put them inside hanging suet feeders.

We had about 10 feeding mid May. We lucked out because two pair stayed which was a bonus. A week and half ago I saw the beauties feeding with their babies. It's now July 30 and I haven't seen any for the last two days and there is fresh oranges and jelly in feeder. They must have left. Will miss them. I got some awesome pictures though. Until next year.




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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara in Valentia
by: Bonnie

ok thanks..just wondered. ok for next year..what do you put the grape jelly in..and just ordinary grape jelly that we use on toast etc.?

My male is at the Hummie feeder..funny guy.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Hello bonnie
by: Barbara

No I do not work in Little Britain. I am retired but I used to be a real estate agent.
I still have the odd oriole coming to my feeders. Mostly the male Orchard oriole.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole
by: Sue

What do people recommend for oriole feeders? I saw my first one earlier this summer. I put out an orange half and some grape jelly but just on a little dish. I need to be better prepared for next year! Thanks for any advice. :)
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara in Valentia
by: Bonnie

Hi Barbara;

Orioles are still coming.
Do you by any chance work at Foodland in Little Britain??
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara in Valentia
by: Bonnie

I know where you are..I made a lampshade for a lady that lives on that road..and you are on the farm.
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starstarstarstarstar 		To Bonnie on Washburn island
by: Barbara

I am south of cottage road to Rainbow ridge to Shiloh Lane to south the cemetery and our farm and Lake Scugog
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starstarstarstarstar 		Barbara in Valentia
by: Bonnie

I know just where you live..is it the brick house?
My Orioles are still here..but few and far between.

But the oranges are eaten every 2 days..I guess I just miss them every time I go to look. But I can see the feeder from inside the house.
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starstarstarstarstar 		My orioles are still coming
by: Barbara

Hello Bonnie on Washburn Island. My orioles are still coming as of today, both the Baltimore and the Orchard orioles. I do top up my grape jelly every morning. I live literally just about 4 km from you. I am just across the street from the south valentia cemetery.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Port Bolster east shore of Lake Simcoe Ontario
by: Anonymous

This has been a stellar year for the orioles. We increased feeders from only 2 in 2018 to 6 plus this year, due to the volume of birds that arrived back here in May. Wasn't sure if anyone else was feeding them. Plus we had adults bringing the chicks to feed as well. It was just a sight to see and lots of closeup camera pics. Hummingbirds galore as well. Since 2 days ago, July 12th, I haven't had any more orioles. Squirrels are on the oranges and the wasps are on the sugar feeders. Not sure whether to leave up the feeders a bit longer or not? Can't wait until the glow of orange and black arrives again next spring..
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in southwest Scarborough
by: Linda from Scarborough

Best year for Orioles sighting. Had Orioles here since early May, sometimes with 5 or 6 in the yard. Constant feeding at grape jelly feeder, nectar feeder and orange slices in a suet feeder. Saw Male bringing young to grape jelly. But since last week, only one every now & then. Have they left early for southern migration?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles 2019
by: Bonnie

To Barbara in Valentia;
We live on Washburn Island and have only seen about 5 Orioles this Summer ... last year there were tons of them, but not this year for some reason. Oranges are out and feeder is full???
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lots of orioles
by: Barbara

This has been my best year ever for attracting orioles. I have as many as 4 or 5 orioles at a time. I have out nectar, grape jelly and oranges at the beginning of the season. I also have Orchard orioles coming, their mates and last years immature orchard oriole male. Sitting in my sun room watching the feeders, only about 10 feet from my window, I watched the male Baltimore oriole feeding his baby at the jelly feeder. What a thrill. All the orioles are still coming to the grape jelly as of today. From Valentia, Ontario on Lake Scugog.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles gone.....
by: Anonymous

For now, no Orioles. Same thing happened last year for a week or so and then they returned. Hope they come back. I use jelly and orange halves.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Orioles
by: Karen

We had Baltimore Orioles for the first time this year in South End of Kitchener (Alpine area). I put out my oranges and grape jelly early in April and within 3 or 4 days we had a group of them feeding off and on all day. We believe we had at least 2 or 3 pairs. We also had the thrill of a few Indigo Buntings that seemed to arrive with the Orioles, but sadly they only stayed around for about a week before moving on. Luckily we were able to get many fabulous photos of the blue beauties among the bright orange Orioles. The Orioles have been feeding all day on and off since arrival. We now have not seen the Orioles for a few days, so wondering if they have left? We were hoping to see their young ones at the feeder. Hoping they haven’t gone, but if so will look forward to next springs arrival.
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by: Anonymous

Oakville, July 9, 2019.
Our Oriole pair arrived May 15th and we have enjoyed their company, feeding them syrup and grape jelly. We stopped seeing them on June 7th. We are hoping they will return. If not, we are looking forward to their return next year, we have had such fun having them in our garden.
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by: Joanne

We live on Georgian Bay near to Owen Sound. We have had many more Orioles than usual this year. In previous years I would have to pay close attention to my feeder to have a sighting, but this year it was like a busy airport. It is now early July and I have seen only one, three days ago. We do not understand where they disappear to at this time of the year but I still clean the feeder and put it back up. Usually we will see the odd one late in the summer again.
EDIT: The Orioles are back ... Hi again from Georgian Bay. I now have three baby Orioles. I believe they seemed to disappear as they were raising another family. However, I do not see any adults with them as yet!
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by: Heather

July 5. Our Orioles have also left. Had them all spring, we were feeding them grape jelly.
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by: Lari

We had many Orioles all spring and now none. What happens?

I wonder if they build their nests, lay eggs and raise their young, early in the season, and then by July they have left. I'm just guessing, but ours have also gone.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles smelling oranges
by: Anonymous

Birds, other than vultures are unable to smell.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles are still here....
by: Anonymous

The Orioles arrived in my yard on May 1 this year (4th summer, Brantford)...Had up to 6 at my feeders regularly throughout the days. By mid-June there were only a few stragglers, but still here. I ran out of grape jelly, and found that they were attracted to the oranges less and less. I have now gone through ALL my jams, and find that they like strawberry jam just as well as the grape jelly. Wonder when I will see the last of them....
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grape jelly
by: Ann

Hi, We’ve had several Oriole families for about 3 years. They come in late April and leave in early September. We do the sliced oranges and nectar feeder, which works. Last year we tried grape jelly (which they loved) BUT the wasp population overwhelmed our backyard and we had to stop. Does anyone have a suggestion for using grape jelly without attracting wasps? Is there some type of feeder they can’t get into ? Thanks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Anonymous

We see them here in Navan everyday at the feeders.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Burlington
by: Pam

I'm still seeing Orioles daily at my feeders here in Burlington. They've been coming for nearly 6 weeks now which is the longest they've ever stayed in my yard. This is the first year I've put out cut orange slices and grape jelly - in the past they have just used the hummingbird feeder. They (along with the catbirds) LOVE the jelly! Any chance they will nest nearby? In the past they've only stayed for 3 weeks. I'm hoping to have them longer - they are my favourite!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles 2019
by: Bonnie

PLEASE remember ... NO dyes for Orioles or Hummies.
4 cups of water to 1 cup of sugar, bring to boil, then refrigerate. Thanks everyone.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Windsor, Ontario Baltimore Oriole
by: Mara

My husband saw one yesterday trying to feed from our hummingbird feeder. It was only there for a few seconds and left before I had a chance to see it. I will try to re-attract it back and put out some orange slices and grape jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where have the Orioles gone?
by: Judy Goss

It has been a banner year for Orioles here in Burlington Ontario, but now I haven’t seen one in 3 days! Where did they go?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Muskoka Oriole
by: Jan

First time I have ever seen a Baltimore Oriole at our feeder. Quickly cut an orange in half and between the suet and orange the male is feeding. Hopefully he will stick around for the summer!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Orioles are so Orange
by: Anonymous

I saw two Orioles today in Baden Ontario, the first time I ever had the pleasure. Took us by surprise - what a thrill!
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starstarstarstarstar 		May 5th, first Oriole has returned
by: Dave B.

I heard the squawking early this morning. The first Baltimore Oriole landed in the big tree 60' from the house, looking for the feeder from last year. I put it out. But I've found the most successful liquid to put in it, is the same as for hummingbirds - a 5:1 mix of water to white sugar with a few drops of red food colouring. They seem more attracted to red than they do to yellow. I actually use a big hummingbird feeder with the little yellow flowers removed so they can get their beaks into the holes. The feeder is only 20' feet from the house. The young from this winter's brood will be wary and timid. The returnees are much more tolerant of humans being 20-30' away and will stay at the feeder by mid-summer. I've enjoyed these Orioles for many years now and they keep coming back. It does help that I have many big trees surrounding our 5 acre lot.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeder up
by: Kitchener Anonymous

I just got mine out today. We had great luck last year. The grape jelly is a huge hit. We have acres of trees behind us and this is on a condo balcony. Hope to see my friends this week. They are spectacular! I also put my hummingbird feeder up although that might be premature, we will see.
Remember the grape jelly!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole sighting Windsor
by: Sandy

I saw my first Oriole today. I live in Tecumseh. I ran and put a feeder out immediately. He just came back and had his first drink. Get your feeders out quickly everyone. My feeder is on a hanger which is suction cupped to my window. We get a great view of them every year.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Orioles in London Spring 2019
by: Anonymous

Have the Orioles arrived in Southern Ontario (specifically London) yet this year?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles 2019
by: Bonnie

Make sure your feeders are up. The Hummingbirds are back and the Orioles usually follow them.
April 18 2019
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Bonnie

Yes I will put up feeders and oranges April 20th. and keep them up till Mid Oct.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ivyleaguer
by: Anonymous

I made some mistakes last year in trying to attract Orioles. Firstly, I put out the feeder too late, May 5 after the first sighting on e-bird. Secondly, too close to the house when tall deciduous trees they perch on are blocked from view by the house. This year I plan to have the feeder out on Sunday April 21 and bought a Shepherd's hook just for it and my hummingbird feeder. Both will be in the middle of the back yard this time. I also plan to hang oranges around the year. Keep in mind I had three regular male Orioles visitors last year but I want a lot more this year. None last year bought their kids or mates. This year, I plan to change all of that. Wish me luck.

Good Luck! I hope you see lots of them ... remember that they also love grape jelly!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Male Oriole
by: Anonymous

I had put my feeders away in mid-September, but during the last week in October, we looked out and a male was sitting on our lilac tree near where our feeder used to be. I made up some feed and hung the feeder up and he's been here every day now. He must visit the feeder about 50x a day. We do bring it in at dusk and put back out in the morning. What a beauty bird to see this time of year but hope it leaves before temps get really cold. In the meantime I will continue having it out on our deck! He's been back 2 weeks now.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Orioles
by: Carolyn from Hamilton

I put up my Oriole feeder in late April. We had 2 males and one female all summer long, especially August. I think they left September 8, after being at the feeder many times during the day.
PS. We also have a hummingbird feeder, one male and 2 females all summer. They will still be here until late September. I change the nectar every 3 days especially later in the summer.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Missing Orioles food
by: Anonymous

I'm guessing if the oriole feeders are empty every morning you have raccoons nearby. I have to bring my feeders in EVERY night or the raccoons will drink it all. I have never seen the raccoons but am pretty sure they were the culprits.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Orioles
by: Gwen

Most of our Orioles left about 10 days ago. But we still had 2 females at the feeder yesterday. I hope they don't forget to migrate soon. It was quite cool last night.
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starstarstarstarstar 		My 'Niagara Region' Orioles have left ....
by: Anonymous

About 2 weeks ago I had about 3 different Oriole families at my feeders and then ... gone! My last pair left last weekend - came in for a Grape Jelly breakfast & never appeared after that. They are such beautiful birds and were a pleasure to view throughout the summer months.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles departure date
by: Pamela

We had 3 families of Orioles up until yesterday September 2nd. We're not sure if we are on a flight path in Ajax, Ontario or these are the same from May. We haven't seen any today, still putting jelly and liquid out, hoping they are still around and getting enough food for their long flight south.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Linda

I had 2 families of Orioles all summer. I think they just left yesterday from Puslinch, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Long time Oriole feeder, Camlachie ON
by: Dave B.

Well, it's August 7th, and most of the orioles left about a week ago. I heard one again this morning but they seem to have headed south already, perhaps just a little ahead of last year's timing. I enjoyed them for the summer, including a different oriole variety that was mostly black, smaller body, and just a tinge of orange showing through on the bellies. They came a week earlier than Baltimores, and have stayed a week longer.

I guess we're that far into the summer here in Camlachie, ON. Til next year...
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starstarstarstarstar 		Multiples
by: Anonymousbarbara

I still have lots of orioles coming to my feeders. I have several containers with grape jelly and a syrup hanger. Today I had 4 orioles at the same time. I think they are this years hatchlings.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orange oriole
by: Eliza

Just notice a beautiful bright orange oriole jumping around the flowers of our trumpet vine.
Looks like he was feeding on the nectar as would a hummingbird. First time we have seen one here in southern Mississauga Ontario. Spectacular bird.
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starstarstarstarstar 		They're back!
by: Anonymous

Orioles have returned again for grape jelly mostly, but have orange halves out too. Not as many as a month ago, but a few visitors every day again.
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starstarstarstarstar 		The birds are hanging out longer
by: Anonymous

I am thinking that "climate change" is real. Used to be that I saw Blue Jays and Cardinals during the winter months only, now I see them daily in my yard. Maybe the Orioles will hang around much longer, too ...
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole feeder
by: Ivyleague

I put up my first Oriole feeder ever in Mississauga in early May. I made it myself by wrapping a coat hanger around a small driftwood perch and then around a 4 oz mason jar filled with grape jelly. Hung by the nirmal hook on the hanger. Put orange halves just pressed through the end of bird feeder hooks. Had Orioles and babies for 2 months - droves of them. Never saw any before! They left about 2 weeks ago during heat wave when babies were mature.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Still here?
by: Anonymous

I thought the Orioles were gone 3 weeks ago, in my yard anyway. But, yesterday I spotted a male at the hummingbird feeder!!! Certainly a surprise! Brantford, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles - Guelph
by: Anonymous

Put out my Oriole feeder at the beginning of July. Daily visits by a male and female.
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starstarstarstarstar 		New to Birding - Put out 2 Oriole Feeders
by: Al

Just put out 2 different types of Oriole Feeders. I think I am too late but I am trying it anyways. Cups are filled with grape jelly. Spikes have halved oranges. Crossing fingers hoping I am not to late to bring them in. St. Catharines.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where did the Orioles go??
by: Jean Burlington Ont

I noticed an Oriole at my Hummingbird feeder in early May, I immediately put out orange halves and I had several feeding from them. They are so beautiful!!!! I did eventually find a feeder and enjoyed their company up until this week, now they have suddenly disappeared! I wish I knew why??
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starstarstarstarstar 		Female Oriole getting orange for young ones.
by: Bonnie

Watched her for 2 hours taking some orange and flying into the brush to feed her young. Every 5 minutes she would come back and get more orange, or bugs from our Flowering Crab apple tree.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole Pair on Beamsville Escarpment
by: Anonymous

We are fortunate to have an Oriole couple visiting our Oriole feeder since Mid May. We have a double hook outside our window for hanging both the Oriole feeder and the Hummingbird feeder. Interesting that the Orioles and Hummingbirds sometimes choose each other's feeders. We fill with the usual 1 c sugar to 4 c water nectar and fill regularly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Georgetown Ontario
by: Anonymous

We put our our first Oriole feeder in June, and have had visitors on a daily basis! The one male loves the grape jelly and will eat and drink while on the feeder. Have a female that comes regularly too! Beautiful birds!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Return of the Baltimore Oriole
by: Nina

My first ever sighting was 3 years ago, at my hummingbird feeder. I researched the bird and put out orange halves, and had a regular visiting each day, and then 3 weeks later they were gone. I anticipated that they would return, and put out a feeder and oranges at the start of May, and they came back! This year, my first sighting was on May 4. I have learned their different calls ... and the "chatter" that I will see one in a minute ... they are so beautiful! I think I had 2 pair that came often during the day. Have not seen one in 2 days now ... Seems like 3 weeks is about how long they stay. Will keep my feeder up for a while, just in case. Am pretty confident I will enjoy this bird again next year. Brantford, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Lynn Donker

Well got my Oriole feeder with grape jelly and hummingbird juice on the high upper deck away from everybody awaiting their arrival I hope I get some. I am in Navan just outside of Ottawa and my sister in Brighton, Ontario, gets tons of them. I just want to see one and I've done all the things right just waiting patiently.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Where have my orioles gone?
by: Anonymous

I have had orioles in my yard since May 2 when I put out my hummingbird feeders. I have gone through a ton of oranges and clementines since then. I've been looking for an oriole feeder all over and finally found one last night. Unfortunately, I haven't seen the orioles since yesterday morning when I put fresh clementines out. There are about 5 or 6 that visit regularly but no sign of them the last day and a half. Clementines haven't been touched and the jelly in the feeder hasn't either. I hope they're not gone. I love seeing them and hearing their chirping.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Flash of orange
by: Susan, Stratford ON

Saw a beautiful male Oriole on May 20 in Wildwood near St. Marys, Ontario. Stunning!
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starstarstarstarstar 		My first Oriole
by: Anonymous

Every year I seem to miss them. This year, I put out half an orange and on May 11 saw my first Oriole. He was a gorgeous bright orange, beautiful! But that was the only one and he never came back.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Male visiting our feeder
by: NOTL Bird Lover

We’re located in Niagara on the Lake. In the past week we have had a male(s) trying to feed at our hummingbird feeder so I put up an Oriole feeder and he is now a regular visitor to our yard. He is beautifully colored and very vocal!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole diner
by: Glo

Orioles regularly dine here since I added a grape jelly feeder. A stake with an attached large ceramic daisy top makes a great jelly holder. A hanging outdoor candle chandelier with the candle glasses filled with jelly is another favourite. They also like my hummingbird feeders, ignoring the larger saucer shaped nectar feeder. Go figure.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Karin

I have put up orange slices & jam and orioles have stayed for a week. I am located in Mississauga a block from Lake Ontario and back on to a ravine.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Whitby Ontario Orioles
by: Chris

Have had four Orioles in our yard the last couple days, three males and one female. The two males just visited but the male & female pair have been coming back constantly for three days to feed at our hummingbird feeder.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Baltimore Oriole
by: Anonymous

Beautiful little guy in our hummingbird feeder this evening here in Pickering Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole in Oshawa
by: Anonymous

A beautiful Oriole visited my hummingbird feeder yesterday (Oshawa).
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole Today at Humming bird Feeder
by: Anonymous

Scott Orioles pair, seen south of Binbrook today.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Tulips & Orioles
by: Anne

Several Baltimore Orioles were frolicking in my tulips today (May 12) in Gilford, Ontario. Beautiful!!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sturgeon Lake - Ken Reid area
by: Anonymous

Just saw a Baltimore Oriole - what a treat! I didn’t know they travel this far. I haven’t seen one before and sure hope they stay.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Had a male Oriole in the backyard yesterday
by: Anonymous

Just put out some oranges and jelly to try and get him back. West end of Waterloo.
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starstarstarstarstar 		The Return of the Orange
by: Tanis

I live outside of Lindsay and every year an Oriole couple return May 10th. Yesterday I had my Welch's grape jelly and sliced oranges ready. I put the oranges on the forks of an old pitchfork. Afternoon rolled around and to my delight I saw the pair happily enjoying the jelly. They are so beautiful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles back in Sharon!
by: Anonymous

This is the 3rd year I have had an Oriole visit my hummingbird feeder. It arrived May 5th. Typically they stay for 1-2 weeks and then move on for the summer.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles Are Back
by: Bonnie

Yes ours were back on the 5th of May. I bought them a bag of oranges. Cut them in half and put one on their feeder. PLEASE people.. 1 cup sugar to 4 cups water, boil and refrigerate. NO more Orange store bought nectar as the dye is bad for them.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles are back
by: Jane V

It's May 6th and our freshly filled Oriole feeder is up and has been visited this afternoon. Yeah!
We are down near Port Rowan so they will be coming to your neck of the woods soon. I haven't tried the jelly yet for fear of ants and hornets etc. Any suggestions are welcome!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Grape Jelly
by: Ginette

Is the grape jelly a special kind or will the kind that is in the supermarket do.

I believe, from what our readers have written over the years, that grocery store grape jelly is good for the Orioles.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Early sighting of Oriole
by: Eileen

We feed the Orioles in our backyard every year and today May 5/18 one arrived looking for the feeder which we had not yet put up. It is amazing that these lovely birds remember where to come from year to year. Of course we now have put up the feeder.
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole of the season
by: Anonymous

Just saw the first female Oriole. She was eating from the grape jelly on the feeder. Puslinch area. May 4, 2017
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole of the Year
by: Anonymous

Beauty Male came to the feeder this afternoon. Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole Family
by: Kim

We had a whole family for the summer last year in the Ottawa area. I bought a feeder that you can fill with sugar/water mix, orange pieces and there's a place to put grape Jelly. They LOVE GRAPE JELLY. I hope they return this spring. You can get feeders online.

You can check out the Oriole Feeders online at Amazon - I couldn't see the ones you described, but this is the one we use to attract Orioles to our garden.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Bonnie

Yes the Orioles left early this year, but we had lots of them. See you next year guys and gals.
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starstarstarstarstar 		In the vine
by: Anonymous

Are they common feeders on a trumpet vine?Burlington, Ontario August 26 2017.

Yes, I do believe that Orioles will feed from Trumpet Vines.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles seem to be gone early this year
by: Dave

Unfortunately, it's that time of year; the Orioles have mostly left the Camlachie area. It's been a good year - lots of males and females this year, but the feeder isn't going empty nearly as fast as it was a few short weeks ago. The young ones have been introduced to our feeder, so they'll be back next year. They are also more skittish, or timid, than the older ones, but that happens every year.

Oh well, hurry back after winter. Our other birds, redwing blackbirds, cow birds, black birds, even the robins have disappeared a little on the early side. Swallows are gone, too. Perhaps it's an indication of a long winter. Hope not, but we'll find out.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Overload
by: Susan Bradley

We live in the Grand River area of southern Ontario we started this spring with our liquid feeder and grape jelly dish (3 inch custard dish) for our pair. Then all hell broke loose. We have ended up with at least 5 pairs and countless little ones. We added another feeder to help. We go through at least a jar of jelly a day sometimes with up to 7 birds at or waiting for the feeder at once! At least 30 jars of Welch's jelly so far. It has been a great show!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Enjoying our Orioles!
by: Carol

This is the first year that we have had Orioles at our feeder. They really like the grape jelly! The male Oriole eventually brought the young Orioles to sample the grape jelly and they continue to frequent the feeder. Some Robins also come to the feeder for grape jelly. Recently, the birds have been bothered by wasps that also like the jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole and Hummie feeder visited by Downy Woodpecker!
by: Susy

We now have a regular visitor at our feeders... the Woodpecker is enjoying the sugar water!!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles in Mt Hope
by: Susy

We had Orioles come back in spring time ... oranges and grape jelly ... then gone in to the woods although we heard them. Now, in early August they came back and we have oranges out again. Such a strong whistle-song and oh...so...beautiful!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Families of Orioles... Grape Jelly
by: Ann P

We seem to have 2 families Orioles in our back yard. They have increased from our first sighting of a single male (about 2 years ago) to now. We started with putting a few slices of oranges out but our focus was on the bluejays and cardinals and finches. This year, we bought a large Oriole feeder and tried making the nectar but nothing was happening. The clerk at WildBirds in Guelph suggested putting spoonfuls of Grape Jelly (not jam) on the feeder... well, now its grand central station. We should have bought a case of grape jelly - have gone through at least 12 jars. At key feeding times we have 4-5 Orioles on the feeder and even had a Grosbeak sampling the jam. It's a delight. We buy PC Grape Jelly (Zehrs and Shoppers Drug Mart) stock it.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole feeder empty
by: Bonnie

OK folks ... I found the culprit!! The chipmunk..he tips it and laps the nectar up, so we moved the feeder. I was hanging clothes on Saturday and he came right up on the stoop - he is far too bold. The idiots across the street feed the chipmunks, we have asked them to stop, but they won't.
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starstarstarstarstar 		What is drinking the Oriole nectar?
by: Bonnie

So far this week every morning the feeder is empty.
What animal would drink it? There is no way the Orioles are drinking half a feeder full in the mornings?
Please help someone. We thought it was bats at night, so last night we put it in the garage and brought it back out this morning.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Anonymous

We live in the Stratford area and about the end of April we put out our Oriole feeder with nectar as well as orange halves. We have several Orioles feeding all day long ... have gone through a bag of oranges and a small box of nectar. This is a small price to pay for the enjoyment we get watching them. It is now the beginning of June and are hoping we get to see some babies soon.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Orioles
by: Merlin

We just had our first Oriole come to our feeder. Oranges, grape jelly and nectar out, using two different feeders. Hopefully they come back. May 23, 2017 in Brights Grove, Ontario.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Norwood Ontario Orioles
by: Anonymous

I'm in Norwood Ontario and there are two in my yard right now 8 am. Beautiful sound. I've never heard it before and I had to YouTube the song. Hopefully they stay.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oriole
by: Mark

Hi all.
I live in Princeton Ontario. I have been feeding them for 3 years. Saw first Oriole this year on May 9 2017. I put the feeder out with grape jelly on May 1. Now have 3 pairs. They love the jelly as well as the nectar in the flowers in our crab apple tree! So enjoyable to watch them! Now first Hummingbird back on the May 13th.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeder location
by: Anonymous

Can I hang the Oriole feeder near the hummingbird feeder? I've never seen an Oriole but I'd like to give it a try as others have seen them around here (Pigeon Lake, Kawartha)

Yes, you can place them near each other.

We only put up an Oriole feeder because the Hummingbirds also feed from it, and they both drink nectar.
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starstarstarstarstar 		May 9th Wainfleet Sighting
by: MooseMantheBullie

A Baltimore Oriole couple are back from last year;
Today was my first sighting of the lovely pair at the Hummingbird Feeder. I placed some tangerines on
Top; they enjoyed them last year as a periodic treat.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Beautiful Baltimore Orioles
by: Anonymous

Orioles arrived in my yard on April 27th 2017, a week earlier than last year. My feeders were ready and there are now 2 males coming. No females yet.(Port Dover Ontario) Maybe they are the same ones that came last year and stayed all summer. Fantastic to see them bring their young to the feeders! I feed grape jelly. I water it down a bit and mix it up so its more of a drink for them because the jelly is thick and sticky and the orioles shake their head to get it off their beaks and it can stick to their bodies. Not good for the females sitting on their eggs as the stickiness could suffocate the eggs.
Please DO NOT USE FOOD COLORING IN YOUR SUGAR WATER, for Orioles or Humming birds. It can be HARMFUL. A solution of plain water (1 cup) to 1/4 cup of sugar will work. I wish they would ban this colored nectar! Make your own, it costs a lot less and change it regularly. I also feed the Orioles orange halves but they really favor the grape jelly! Such a beautiful bird with a beautiful song!
Keep on Birding!
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starstarstarstarstar 		Lovely surprise
by: Betty

This morning, May 2, 2017 my husband called me over to look at the patio door. To my surprise there was an Oriole looking into the house. What a beautiful sight on such a dreary, rainy day. I have had the Hummingbird feeder out for a few days, so maybe that is what attracted him. Nice surprise.
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starstarstarstarstar 		First Oriole sighting!
by: Anonymous

Saw the first Oriole today (in Waterloo); what a welcome sight on this dreary day. This is only my second year here, I assume the hummingbirds should arrive any moment? Has anyone seen any yet?
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starstarstarstarstar 		Be cautious with grape jelly
by: Judy

They love the grape jelly, but be cautious, as I have heard twice of the babies and one adult getting their wing stuck in the grape jelly and the outcome was not good, so if you use grape jelly make it sparse and change it frequently so that it does not get too sticky.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Sightings April 2017
by: Bonnie

Dear Anonymous - April 14th? Where do you live that you have seen Orioles already? I have my feeder & a cut orange ready for them. We live on Lake Scugog in Kawartha Lakes. Thanks.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Feeding Orioles
by: Anonymous

I put 1/2 of a orange to attract them and beside that I have a small dish of grape jelly, once they find the jelly they will rarely touch the orange so I discontinue it and use just jelly. I end up with several Orioles, so it is a lot cheaper to feed the jelly than buying oranges, and they prefer the jelly.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Oranges for Orioles
by: Bonnie

So I put their feeder out the second week of May, and a cut orange. Well, so far I have been thru half a bag of oranges and bought more nectar food yesterday!! They sure like their oranges. It is right beside their feeder in a semi dead sucker tree.
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starstarstarstarstar 		April 26/16 Oriole mishap
by: Anonymous

Hi, I am from Camlachie, Ontario and look forward to the Orioles each year...but they don't touch my oranges only grape jelly. Make sure you have a shallow dish though, I use a plant base dish. Last year a baby somehow fell into it..maybe the jelly was sticky and its wing caught in it. When I found him I was able to free him but he passed away afterward.
Thinking he was stressed or dehydrated? Who knew something so stupid could happen. Of course I felt awful.
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starstarstarstarstar 		When to put Oranges out?
by: Anonymous

I live in Windsor, Ontario. When should I put my feeders and oranges out? We had a pair of nesting Orioles in the summer of 2015 and are hoping they will return.
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by: Dave

I put Oriole feeders out 20 years ago. First year we had a few, second year they showed up at our feeding pole but I didn't have feeder out yet. They came back to where they were familiar. Some young ones had to learn how to feed from it. Must have been new brood from down south, following older ones. By accident, I put a hummingbird feeder on the same pole. One yellow flower was missing so the hole was bigger. Orioles discovered this and take to this feeder even more. I just use 1/4 cup white sugar to one cup water, with 4 drops red food colouring. They prefer this to orange nectar mix. Some years we have dozens fighting for food. We live in Camlachie near Sarnia, and I'm waiting for this year's arrival. We have many gorgeous photos. Orioles are timid when they arrive, but gain confidence after a while, and don't mind humans if you are slow moving and about 30 feet away.
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by: Anonymous

We received a bright orange feeder as a gift, we also put half cut of orange in one side and grape jelly on the other. Amazing to watch, they will come 2 at a time and take turns feeding. We have to fill it every other day. Beautiful to watch. We live in Point Edward, Ontario.
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by: Jesse M

I am in Thorndale, Ontario just north of London and live out in the country. I am not sure if I have just been lucky in attracting Orioles, but last spring in late April I started cutting oranges in half sideways and putting them on young branches and or nails pounded lightly into the trees. Within a week 2 males showed up with their female partners (4 in total). The birds ate on average 1 half orange per day. They ate them right out until they were hollow peels. After a few weeks of feeding them and being able to spot them regularly, I noticed that the youngest female had found a hanging branch that she particularly liked (which was directly over my front porch). She found some dead grass and a bit of old bailer twine and started to hang the pieces of material off the branch randomly. In my excitement I took a bunch of random yarn and string and started basically taking it apart until it was many small fibres, about 1 ft in length. I proceeded to place the fibres out for the young oriole beside her oranges she was so used to eating. For the next 7 to 10 days I continued placing the fibre out for her as she continued to grab it piece by piece and fly it up to her branch. She wove a beautiful basket out of the microfibre string that I had made for her. Once she had completed it she constantly maintained it and never went far. I could not see inside the nest because of its height, but I assumed that she had young in the nest because she and the male were always carrying bugs and berries into the nest. Sometime in July I started to see 1 little head always poking out of the basket. As soon as the baby could fly around the first of August, all 5 birds left together. The nest however made it unscathed through the winter, and is waiting for their return. I really hope that I have given somebody a few ideas on how you can help these great birds enjoy their summer in Canada, and successfully reproduce. (I also tried shot glasses full of grape jelly and they did eat it, but definitely seemed to prefer the halved oranges).

Thank you so much for these wonderful ideas, I'm sure you will inspire others to try this!
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by: Gerry

When do the Orioles start to fly south? I thought it was right after the young were big enough to make the trip. The latest I have seen them in the past was mid August. We still have about 8 to 12 birds feeding (September 3, 2014). I thought they would have all left by now.
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by: Mary

Had an amazing summer watching the Orioles - not sure how many pairs lived in my trees, but I saw as many as 4 males at one time. The babies started coming and I ended up putting a chicken waterer on my railing to keep up with feeding them (as many as 10 young at a time). It is now the end of August and they appear to have left - look forward to next year.
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by: Ben

07/22/2014 Sitting on deck early evening in Ajax and 2 Orioles are feeding from the Hummingbird feeder, amazing and a beautiful sight. This is a new happening in our backyard. Now if only the Hummingbirds would show up all would be perfect.


They say that you can put out half an orange and it will attract the Orioles, just put it on a branch with a twig poking through to hold it in place, cut side up.
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by: Anonymous

Yes, grape jelly does attract Orioles. I started putting it out last year. So far this year I have gone through 12 500 ml jars of grape jelly. I put it out about the end of April. I have it on a hanger with a squirrel baffle on the pole. Other birds do not seem interested in it although the odd Robin has gone to it this year. I had eight Orioles hanging around it today waiting their turn. Quite a few are the babies being fed by the mother.
Dave Mechar Waterdown Ont. July 9th 2014.
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by: Kitty

We live in Minesing, Ontario, home of the great Minesing Wetlands. This is the first year that I noticed Orioles feeding from my hummingbird feeder. There were about four total last night, what an awesome sighting.
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by: Diane

I live in Welland Ontario. I wanted to know if Orioles are in this area, I have put out a feeder for a few days and have not seen a Oriole.

I'm not sure, but I would think you'd see them in your area. We get them here, near London, and they visit our Hummingbird feeders also.
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by: Carrie

We've have had the Oriole come each spring (mid May) and stay for about 2-3 weeks. This year I tried something different.

I heard they like grape jelly. There are actual bird feeders that are made to store 1/2 cut oranges and a little bowl for grape jelly.

They have been here now for almost 7 weeks and now we are seeing the babies come to the feeders. Thanks to whoever thought of grape jelly.

They are wonderful to have as backyard guests and even more wonderful when they bring their little ones to enjoy the new menu.

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