Where to hang Oriole feeder
As it happens where you'd normally hang a bird feeder for all birds would also apply to orioles, only an oriole likes to frequent trees of which their feeder can be found.
Where to hang Oriole feeder as your go to place would be to hang what is an orange feeder on a contrasting brown or green tree. Orioles forage within trees in the wild thus an available branch must be used. No tree isn't an issue, as to hang an oriole feeder on a bird feeder pole would probably be more visible.
What you must remember is you can never get it wrong wherever you decide to hang an oriole feeder, in fact an obstructed or unseen oriole feeder would be used eventually.
Orioles don't particularly rely on a feeder being strung to their exact requirements, as a bird feeder put up in a backyard isn't going to be close to their natural environment. With that in mind, orioles have come to rely on the nectar, jelly or oranges you offer in bird feeders - or out in the open in pots or if impaled.
Do hang oriole feeders in a tree if you can, its not vital but at least the tree can keep the feeder out of direct sun.
Orioles, like most common backyard birds know what a bird feeder is, and they come to understand it being hung up on a pole within a busy suburban area.
Why not hang any type of oriole feeder on a solitary Shepherd's Hook, all in an effort to keep the nectar-filled, jelly or oranges out of sight of other common birds.
Bonus use of a bird feeder pole of any kind is it can be used to mount a baffle to stop squirrels accessing the oriole's feeder. Not necessary but easier to manage, is stringing up the oriole feeder under an ant moat hung off the pole bracket to keep insects off.
Be sure to have your oriole feeders out by the end of March to be ready for earlier arrivals, where you'd continue to feed orioles possibly up to the end of September.
Oriole feeder open to elements
When thinking about hanging an oriole bird feeder in your yard, the location must be in a lit up area where passing overhead orioles can spot their distinctive orange feeder, in which it would be hung on a pole or branch.
Backyard birds can only find bird feeders by sight, and with an oriole being no different, its vital they can see the feeder whenever passing overhead or briefly landing close by.
To help sustain the oriole feeder food it would essentially mean shifting the oriole feeder around the yard until it favors more shade over direct sunshine.
Where to hang an oriole feeder will in itself be similar to where you hang hummingbird feeders. Hummingbirds could come to a oriole feeder although it wouldn't be so if the oriole's feeder is located in a tree, possibly on a dense branch.
Situate oriole feeder in a nice bright, sunny area in the center of the yard for it to be clearly visible to passing birds.
Whereas in hotter months you'd need to move the oriole feeder hung on a bird feeder pole - to an area of the yard that is hit with shade for most of the day.
You can still hang an oriole feeder by utilizing a wall mounted bracket for example, providing the feeder is out in the open and not hidden away.
Prioritize visible tree branch
Orioles natural feeding behavior in the wild would see orioles feed on anything from insects to bugs lower down in shrubs or higher up in trees.
Spending their time picking through foliage whilst flipping over leafs to peck at insects is the kind of natural feeding behavior to expect by the oriole family.
Why I believe you should know that is because I think its vital where you place an oriole feeder - would ideally match the environment of where orioles frequent in the wild.
With that in mind if you can, let's hang an oriole feeder on a visible but unobstructed tree branch on your property. Branch the oriole feeder is hung off would be in contrast with the highly visible orange feeder, against the brown tree bark or greenery.
I know a tree or shrubs of any kind doesn't apply to many of you, but don't worry because a bird feeder pole can see just as much success.
Orioles come to your yard to feed on a nectar-filled feeder, or they could be after hung up orange slices or grape jelly in pots - all of which they expect it to be made available in all kinds of locations.
Orioles won't care where you hang their feeders, providing its found and accessible.
Hung off solitary bird feeder pole
First port of call when thinking about hanging a oriole feeder in your yard with no tree, is up on a reliable yet very versatile bird feeder pole.
Bird feeding station is an option but any additional brackets would be wasted. Instead a solitary Shepherd's Hook [as pictured above] could be all you need to safely hang any type of oriole feeder.
Let's go as far as to say any kind of bird feeder pole is the best place to hang oriole feeders, because the pole can apply to any yard or small property, and especially one lacking a tree or shrubs.
No limit to what kind of oriole feeder can be hung, with what are the best oriole Nectar-filled feeders to use - or you can utilize a small jelly feeder or a large oriole feeding station.
Nectar-filled oriole feeders don't have rain or sun cover thus must be re-located to shade; whereas the best jelly oriole feeders or those made for oranges only, will have a roof.
Bird feeder poles are not permanent even though they seem that way, so they can be uprooted to put elsewhere later if you feel it will attract more orioles.
In the meantime, a bird feeding station must be used in order hang feeders off an ant moat, as ants are attracted to nectar-filled oriole feeders.
And if you need to, any bird feeder pole can be used to mount a squirrel baffle on the pole, in which it can stop squirrels climbing up the pole to drink the nectar - or eat the jelly open to all in plastic pots.
Less Sun, more Shade
Let's stop for a moment and think about what goes in or on top of common oriole feeders you can hang on a tree branch or bird feeder pole.
What is used most is homemade nectar which can rapidly spoil as soon as its put outdoors in self-contained nectar bird feeders.
Unfortunately the sugary-water won't last long if its allowed to be hung in direct sunshine.
We must then re-position a oriole feeder in the shade to at least sustain the nectar, for longer.
Similarly, a jelly oriole feeder would see an oriole's favorite grape flavored jelly spoil when left out in the sun too long. And as a specialty oriole jelly feeder is often made with a roof - it would keep it dry but it won't stop jelly spoiling in the heat or humidity.
Regardless, think of jelly or orange slices left out of orioles as a temporary bird food you can supply - which must be left out for a day at a time - thus jelly or oranges must be offered fresh everyday.
How we can sustain nectar in oriole feeders for longer is to hang the feeders within a dense tree that can provide natural shade - or you can shift the bird feeder pole to a place that favors shade for most of the day.
Jelly and orange slices will also benefit despite this food group quickly attracting ants or bees to its accessible location.
To Summarize
When serving up nectar, jelly or orange slices to orioles in your yard, orioles know their feeders store this much needed source of energy.
With orioles favoring a tree or shrubs in the wild, it isn't necessary when supplementing our orioles in our yards. Orioles don't mind if their food is served up on a silver platter or on a dirty old oriole feeder - just as long as its seen by passing birds but never is obstructed.
Where to hang oriole feeders first and foremost would be on a tree branch as its where you'd find orioles foraging for insects in the wild.
But there's no need to rely upon a tree or shrubs of any kind if its not available to you.
Instead, you can assemble a single bracket bird feeder pole to keep orioles, along with their nectar-filled feeder - out of the way of other common backyard birds on this pole.
Birds of all species like to drink the sugary-water and if you offer orioles jelly or oranges, it won't be safe from anyone.
To utilize a tree branch, do make sure the orange color of the oriole feeder is in contrast with the green or brown tree, so its spotted at a distance.
When relying on a bird feeding station or Shepherd's Hook, consider moving the pole around in the yard later in hope of bringing the feeder under the cover of shade.
Where to hang an oriole feeder can depend on your space, but first go for a dense or bare tree if you can - or else you can assemble a pole which would be setup especially for a single oriole feeder.
Share this article:
