12 oz Plastic Oriole Feeder 25018/WLO1

Welcome Michigan’s Tropical Travelers in Vibrant Style!

There’s no surer sign that a Michigan spring has finally arrived than the flash of a Baltimore Oriole in the budding maples. The Audubon WLO1 Classic Oriole Feeder is the ultimate welcome mat for these orange-and-black beauties. Designed as a complete "all-in-one" buffet, this bright orange feeder offers every treat an oriole craves after their long journey from Central America to the Great Lakes.

• The Full Buffet Menu: This feeder doesn't make you choose. It features a 12 oz nectar reservoir with 4 feeding ports, 4 built-in jelly wells for grape jam, and a center spike perfect for half an orange.
• Built-in Ant Defense: We know Michigan summers bring out the ants. This feeder features a built-in center moat—simply fill it with water to create a natural barrier that keeps crawling pests out of your sweet nectar and jelly.
• Mitten-Weather Durable: Constructed from high-impact, UV-stabilized orange plastic, this feeder won't fade in the sun or crack during a sudden May frost.
• Easy-Clean Design: Orioles can be messy eaters! This feeder is top-rack dishwasher safe and comes apart easily, ensuring you can keep it sanitary for your feathered guests all season long.

🧤 Backyard Birds: Michigan Pro-Tips 🧤

• The "Tax Day" Target: In Southern Michigan, aim to have this feeder out by April 15th to April 25th. Orioles are "early birds"—if your feeder isn't ready when the first scouts arrive, they might skip your yard for a neighbor's!
• The Spring Energy Boost: When they first arrive in Michigan, orioles are exhausted and crave high-energy sugar. Pro-Tip: Start heavy on the grape jelly and fresh oranges in May. As the weather warms and nesting begins in June, they will transition more toward the nectar and protein-rich insects.
• Beat the Michigan "Bullies": If you find that Gray Catbirds or Robins are hogging the jelly, try hanging this feeder in a more open area. Orioles are bolder and will fly to an exposed feeder, while Catbirds often prefer to stay closer to the cover of thick Michigan shrubs.
• Nectar Recipe: Don't waste money on "orange dyed" nectar. Mix 1 part plain white sugar with 4 parts boiling water. Let it cool completely before filling. The bright orange plastic of the WLO1 is all the "color" you need to catch their eye!.