Other hummingbird favorites include bee balms, columbines, daylilies, petunias, and zinnias. Consider planting bright blooms such as peonies. Plant Flowers – The most effective way to attract nectar-hungry like orioles and hummingbirds to your backyard is to plant flowers they would seek as they forage. A quiet place with a bright orange oriole feeder will draw in these finicky feeders. The best practice is to keep feeders away from busy play areas, picnic tables, and pet areas. Orioles will fly in, take a sip or two of the sweet nectar, then fly off to a nearby perch to finish up, preen and do it again. Keep Oriole Feeders Out in the Open – We have seen the most active oriole feeder posted in the open areas in the middle of the yard. Placing your feeders out early will catch the early arrivals and may turn those passing through to seasonal residents. One early spring we noted that the hummingbirds were buzzing us until the feeder was placed. Set Up Feeders Early in the Season – We think Orioles have a great memory and hummingbirds are demanding. Set a fresh sliced orange half in a shallow bit of water to make an ant moat that will discourage ants. We found that having an orange or bright red feeder draws the birds in for the feast. Used small Ball canning jars to make jelly cups.

We made a homemade classic oriole feeder pictured here of scape wood and painted it a bright orange color.

Orange Is the New Black – Orioles are attracted to bright, vibrant orange. Best Oriole Feeders are Colorful and in a Quiet Spot

Oriole bird feeder