In a message dated 5/26/2005 3:46:44 PM US Eastern Standard Time, Docshiva@Docshiva.org writes:
Orioles and tanagers are lovely bug-eaters to have around. You can buy
nectar feeders for them, or keep orange halves out for them.
Two years ago while traveling in Costa Rico (beautiful country) I had the opportunity to observe Orioles as they winter there in addition to other migrating birds. People had rails about 5 feet off the ground where they placed bananas and oranges for birds including the Orioles. Being a curious fellow I wanted to know which they preferred, oranges or bananas.
So one morning I placed newly cut oranges and fresh unpeeled bananas on a rail and watched. They did prefer bannas. If you are feeding oranges to your Orioles may I suggest trying bananas also.
Jerry
[NAFEX] Orioles, an observation.,
Jwlehman, 05/27/2005